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CHESTER ARTHUR - PART 5: "HE IS NOT ARTH...

BRUCE CARLSON
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The untold story of the 21st President. Music by Lee Rosevere, and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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