Historedia
Person

George Pendleton

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1883

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George Pendleton, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act passed

    1883

    Role: Legislator

    1. January 16, 1883 · Executive Mansion (inferred)Signing of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act

      President Arthur signed the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act into law on January 16, 1883, surprising reformers who viewed him as a Stalwart.

    2. May 1883 · United States Civil Service CommissionCivil Service Commission Rules Issued

      The United States Civil Service Commission issued its first rules in May 1883, establishing merit-based hiring standards.

Sources

  1. Chester A. Arthur Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06