September 23 in American History
British Major John André was captured near Tarrytown, New York, carrying documents that revealed General Benedict Arnold's plan to surrender West Point for cash and a British commission. Arnold escaped to the British side; André was hanged as a spy. The most famous act of treason in American history, caught almost by accident.
In 1780: Benedict Arnold's plot is exposed. British Major John André was captured near Tarrytown, New York, carrying documents that revealed General Benedict Arnold's plan to surrender West Point for cash and a British commission.
British Major John André was captured near Tarrytown, New York, carrying documents that revealed General Benedict Arnold's plan to surrender West Point for cash and a British commission. Arnold escaped to the British side; André was hanged as a spy. The most famous act of treason in American history, caught almost by accident.
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