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United States of America in 1883

Historical records for United States of America in 1883, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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Historical records

January

16 January 1883LegislationChester Alan Arthur

Government / Republican Party Government

Signs the Tariff Act, raises rates

16 January 1883Reform of TaxationChester Alan Arthur

Government / Republican Party Government

Signs the Tariff Act, raises rates

Other Events

1883LegislationChester Alan Arthur

Government / Republican Party Government

Congress passes the Penleton Act, opens up the civil service to open competition

1883Reform of Civil ServiceChester Alan Arthur

Government / Republican Party Government

Congress passes the Penleton Act, opens up the civil service to open competition

Names involved

Chester Alan Arthur

Provenance

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