What other jobs did chester authur have?

Before becoming the 21st President of the United States, Chester A. Arthur worked as a lawyer after graduating from Union College in 1848. He also held various political positions, including serving as the Collector of the Port of New York, a role he held from 1871 until 1878. Arthur was involved in the Republican Party and was a key figure in the political machine led by Roscoe Conkling, which influenced his later ascent to the presidency. Additionally, he briefly served as a military officer during the Civil War.