Season 3, Episode 21-Chester Alan Arthur’s Tomb

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An elaborate sarcophagus for an elaborate President, travel to Albany and the gravesite of Chester Alan Arthur, 21st President of the United States. The second-shortest post-Presidency, learn about his failing health, his abrupt death, burial, and the gravesite!

Be sure to listen to Chester Arthur’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Chester Arthur and Fairfield” on his birthplace!

Also, be sure to listen to Chester Arthur’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “Chester Arthur and Manhattan” on his homes!

Chester Alan Arthur’s Grave from “Uncovering New York.”

Albany Rural Cemetery’s official site.

Albany Rural Cemetery Explorer from University at Albany.

From My June 2019 Visit!

From My July 2022 Visit!

From My July 2024 Visit!

Postcards of Chester Arthur’s Tomb

Chester Arthur Gravesite: Albany Rural Cemetery, 68 Cemetery Avenue, Albany, New York.

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1. S3 E36 Lyndon Johnson's Tomb 49:15
2. S3 E35 John F Kennedy's Tomb 56:24
3. S3 E34 Dwight Eisenhower's Tomb 53:00
4. S3 E33 Harry S Truman's Tomb 49:49
5. S3 E32 Franklin Roosevelt's Tomb 56:58

Recommended Reading for Chester Arthur