Fabric of History
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Fabric of History
Hero to Traitor: Benedict Arnold & Vice
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Bill of Rights Institute
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Season 4
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Episode 26
They always say “learn from the past,” but looking at the vastness of history, this is a daunting task. This week, Gary is joined by guest Kirk Higgins, Director of Content, to look at the decisions of Benedict Arnold, a prominent American Revolutionary military hero who defected to the British side in 1780. How can looking at Arnold’s own virtues and vices teach us how we can make good decisions?
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