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Read "The Patriot Traitor: The Life and Legacy of Benedict Arnold" by Charles River Editors available from Rakuten Kobo. *Explains Arnold's achievements for the Americans, his treason, and how he has been remembered. *Includes pictures of Ar...

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September 25 1780: Benedict Arnold’s treachery was discovered and he fled to the British ship Vulture. When Washington was informed he is reported to have said "Arnold has betrayed us. Whom can we trust now?" 25th 1789, Congress proposed twelve amendments to the Constitution. The first two, were not ratified. Articles three through twelve will become the Bill of Rights. John André, Sleepy Hollow Ny, Benedict Arnold, Turn Washington's Spies, Usa History, Continental Army, United States History, Sleepy Hollow, Us History

September 25 1780: Benedict Arnold’s treachery was discovered and he fled to the British ship Vulture. When Washington was informed he is reported to have said "Arnold has betrayed us. Whom can we...

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'My country, right or wrong' – but which country? The dilemmas of allegiance posed for Americans by the outbreak of war between the colonies and the British Crown led a cross-section of that society into the loyalist camp, including (with an eye to the main chance) 'the most brilliant soldier of the Continental Army', as Esmond Wright describes.

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Benedict Arnold | Washington's most capable field commander. Peggy Shippen, Benedict Arnold, Continental Army, American Independence, Colonial America, History People, Century Clothing, West Point, Color Image

Benedict Arnold distinguished himself as a military leader in the Revolutionary War, but became bitter when others were promoted ahead of him despite his exemplary record. As commander of West Point in 1780, he planned to betray the fort to the British but the plot was discovered and Arnold spent the rest of his life in exile. He married socially prominent Peggy Shippen from Philidelphia, who long endured Arnold's life as traitor.

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