Fairfield, Vermont* [Chester Arthur’s place of birth is not certain and it may have been Waterville, VT. There were allegations that he was actually born in Canada (making him unqualified for the presidency), and that he adopted the birthplace of his deceased brother. These were never proven.]
Fairfield, Vermont* [Chester Arthur’s place of birth is not certain and it may have been Waterville, VT. There were allegations that he was actually born in Canada (making him unqualified for the presidency), and that he adopted the birthplace of his deceased brother. These were never proven.]
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Well, while some thought — at the time he was Vice President and President that he was not qualified, per the Constitution, some believe it on the basis that he was not a natural born citizen, because of his father’s status (like some are saying about Obama). Others said, at the time, that he was born in Canada. Either way, he wasn’t qualified to be President, according to the Constitution.
Leo Donofrio outlines on his blog the detailed reasons why Chester Arthur was not qualified to be President.