United States Commanders in Chief
[Written on the initial marker, provided for context]
Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following plaques. Each has served either on Active Duty, in the National Guard or in the Reserves. History will judge their performance as President and as Commander in Chief, usually long after they have served. Each President is to be commended for their service and each fill the office of President in a particular time-frame, confronted with unique problems and circumstances. It is fitting that we honor their service here.
Rutherford Birchard Hayes, 19th President
President Hayes served in the Civil War with the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment, attaining the rank of Brevet Major General.
James Abram Garfield, 20th President
President Garfield served in the Civil War with the 42nd Ohio Volunteers, attaining the rank of Major General at the age of 33. He was assassinated on July 2, 1881, the second US President to be assassinated.
Chester Alan Arthur, 21st President
President Arthur served in the New York State Militia (1858-1862) and served in the Civil War, attaining the rank of Brigadier General and Quartermaster General of New York State.
Benjamin
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President Harrison served with the 70th Indiana Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War, attaining the rank of Brigadier General.
Erected 2012 by the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas and Many Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #19 Rutherford B. Hayes, the Former U.S. Presidents: #21 Chester A. Arthur, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #23 Benjamin Harrison series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1881.
Location. 36° 26.005′ N, 94° 13.796′ W. Marker is in Bella Vista, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker is at the Veterans Wall of Fame. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Veterans Way, Bella Vista AR 72714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named United States Commanders in Chief (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named United States Commanders in Chief (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named United States Commanders in Chief (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named United States Commanders in Chief
More about this marker. These markers read right to left since the natural visitor flow at the memorial is to view them in a clockwise fashion.
Also see . . .
1. Rutherford B. Hayes (White House bio). (Submitted on January 29, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. James Garfield (White House bio). (Submitted on January 29, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Chester Arthur (White House bio). (Submitted on January 29, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Benjamin Harrison (White House bio). (Submitted on January 29, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 29, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on January 27, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on November 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
