I may be president of the United States, but my private life is nobody’s damned business.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that even though Chester A. Arthur was the president, his personal life should not be something that other people can interfere with or talk about. He believes that his private matters are his own business and not for the public to know about or discuss.
About Chester A. Arthur
Chester A. Arthur was the 21st president of the United States, serving from 1881 to 1885. He rose to the presidency after the assassination of President Garfield and was praised for his solid performance in office, despite initially being distrusted by the public. Arthur is often considered a mediocre or average president, but his administration is credited with important achievements like the rebirth of the U.S. Navy.
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