The name Benedict Arnold is almost always associated with being a traitor. In 1780 Arnold, who was then the commander of West Point, a strategic American fort on the Hudson River during the Revolutionary War, handed over military secrets to a British spy named Major Andre.

However, Andre was captured and Arnold’s treasonous act was discovered. While Andre was tried and hanged by the Americans, Arnold was able to escape and eventually fight for the British against his former comrades.

Although, widely known as a traitor, many people don’t know that prior to defecting to the British, Arnold, who had risen to the rank of Major General, had fought bravely and with great distinction for the American Continental Army and had been one of General George Washington’s most valued officers.

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be speaking with award winning author and historian, Jack Kelly about his new book, “God Save Benedict Arnold: The True Story of America’s Most Hated Man”. Jack will explain Benedict Arnold, both as a hero and a traitor and will help us explore the motivations of this complicated historical figure.

Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man

Photo(s) and songs: Courtesy of Jack Kelly

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