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Arnold, Benedict

An American general of the Revolutionary War . He performed notably in the early days of the war but became bitter over several setbacks to his career. After receiving command of the American fort at West Point , New York , Arnold plotted to betray it to the British. The plan was revealed when the American forces captured Major John André of the British army, who was carrying messages between Arnold and the British. Arnold escaped to England and continued a military career, but he was widely scorned by the English.

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Calling someone a “Benedict Arnold” is to label the person a traitor.

His enemies in Illinois dubbed him “the Benedict Arnold of our district.”

Remember, the criterion is military incompetence: Benedict Arnold and Robert E. Lee were bad Americans, but not bad generals.

The quintessential turncoat, Benedict Arnold actually was quite the patriot at the beginning of the Revolutionary War.

Never has an American so signally betrayed the trust—not once since Benedict Arnold turned a less ignoble traitor!

Among them, Benedict Arnold first began to attract to himself public notice.

Among the brave and chivalrous men who early engaged in the defence of American rights, was Benedict Arnold.

Time enough to sorrow bye and bye when he should step from a cart with a rope about his neck, all because of Benedict Arnold.

Benedict Arnold, who was now fighting under the British flag, had been sent to Virginia to burn and to pillage.

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