Before It Became History | Benedict Arnold : The Hero Who Became a Warning

About this episode

The episode explores the dramatic transformation of Benedict Arnold from a military hero to an infamous traitor during the American Revolution.

Benedict Arnold began the American Revolution as one of its greatest military heroes before becoming history’s most infamous traitor. Discover the dramatic story of ambition, betrayal, and a legacy forever changed. Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped defin...

People in this episode

Host: Sandra Day O'Connor Institute

Topics covered

• American Revolution
• betrayal
• military history
• legacy
• heroism

Keywords

• Benedict Arnold
• American Revolution
• traitor
• military hero
• betrayal
• legacy
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sandra Day O’Connor Institute

Books & works: Before It Became History

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