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Engraving depicts a portrait of American army officer Benedict Arnold (1741 - 1801), mid to late 18th century. During the American Revolutionary War, Arnold secretly negotiated with British officer John Andre to surrender West Point to the British military, eventually formally switiching sides and joining the British. (Photo by Stock Montage)
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