Arnold, Benedict
(b. January 14, 1741; d. June 14, 1801) General of the American Revolution; traitor.
Benedict Arnold, born in Norwich, Connecticut, and who died in England, was one of America...
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Benedict Arnold
Born January 14, 1741Norwich, ConnecticutDied June 14, 1801London, England
Military leader, traitor
"Having made every sacrifice of fortune and blood, and become a cripple i...
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Although he fought with skill and courage in many campaigns during the American Revolution, Gen. Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) is best known as the man who betrayed his country.Benedict Arnold was born ...
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Benedict Arnold was a traitor to America while also being largely responsible for America winning the Revolutionary War. By betraying the Americans, Arnold's actions drove the Americans to fight hard...
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Today is Sunday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2006.Today's Highlight in History:On Dec. 31, 1879, Thomas Edison first publicly demonstrated his electric incandescent light in Menlo Park, N.J...
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Today is Sunday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2007. There are 99 days left in the year. Autumn arrives at 5:51 a.m. Eastern time.Today's Highlight in History:Fifty years ago, on Sept. 23, 1957, nine ...
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Today is Monday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2007.Today's Highlight in History:On Dec. 31, 1879, Thomas Edison first publicly demonstrated his electric incandescent light in Menlo Park, N.J...
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Today is Saturday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2008. There are 361 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Jan. 5, 1896, an Austrian newspaper reported the discovery by German physicist ...
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Looking for some offbeat ways to spend a day in New England as the final weeks of summer give way to the golden days of autumn?Here are some places to go and things to do in Connecticut, from natur...
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Today is Thursday, Oct. 11, the 284th day of 2007. There are 81 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Oct. 11, 1776, the naval Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain took place ...
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Halfway across the continent from where Buffalo Bill roamed and Custer made his last stand, the mayor of this debt-ridden city spent millions in public money on everything from six-shooters to cove...
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This is an open letter to you and anyone willing to read on. As long as men and corporations put out the music we know as hip hop, you and your daughters (my sisters) will continue to be the eye c...
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Journalism: America's companies are shutting down factories and offices, and shipping jobs wholesale overseas. That's how the media have portrayed it. In reality, outsourcing has created more, bett...
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Arnold, Benedict
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold
A Biography of Benedict Arnold
Today in history - Dec. 31
