This Day in History: The guy who spied on Benjamin Franklin
On this day in 1777, Dr. Edward Bancroft embarks on a journey to France. He plans to work as a spy! Bancroft would work directly with...
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Feb 193 min read
This Day in History: Aaron Burr arrested for treason
On this day in 1807, former Vice President Aaron Burr is arrested for treason. Less than three years earlier, he had killed Alexander...
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Dec 2, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Quaker Mom Helps George Washington
On this day in 1777, a Quaker woman overhears British soldiers plotting an attack on George Washington’s army. She decides to act! Lydia...
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Sep 29, 20233 min read
This Day in History: John André hanged for working with Benedict Arnold
On this day in 1780, the head of the British Secret Intelligence, John André, writes a letter to British General Sir Henry Clinton. André...
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Sep 25, 20233 min read
This Day in History: “Arnold has betrayed us!”
On this day in 1780, George Washington discovers Benedict Arnold’s treachery. “Arnold has betrayed us!” he reportedly lamented. “Whom can...
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Sep 24, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Benedict Arnold’s treachery exposed
On this day in 1780, British Major John André writes a letter to George Washington. He’d been caught with incriminating papers in his...
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Sep 21, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The beginning of the end for Benedict Arnold
On this day in 1780, Benedict Arnold secretly meets with British Major John André. His act of treason has become notorious. In fact, to...
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Aug 23, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Rose O’Neal Greenhow, Confederate Spy
On this day in 1861, Confederate spy Rose O’Neal Greenhow is placed under house arrest. When the Civil War began, Greenhow was a widow...
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Dec 28, 20223 min read
This Day in History: James Wilkinson, the “other” Benedict Arnold
On this day in 1825, James Wilkinson dies in Mexico City. He has been called the “most notorious American traitor you’ve probably never...
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Apr 13, 20223 min read
This Day in History: James Rivington, Patriot Spy or Loyalist?
On this day in 1775, a mob hangs James Rivington in effigy. A few weeks later, they attacked his home and office. But were they insulting...
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Oct 9, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Agent 355 & the Culper Spy Ring
On or around this day in 1780, a female agent in one of Washington’s spy rings may have been arrested. Can you believe that this woman...
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Dec 10, 20203 min read
This Day in History: James Armistead, slave turned American spy
On this day in 1748, James Armistead is born. He began life as a slave, but he would become an important spy during the American...
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Nov 29, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Covert operations & the American Revolution
On this day in 1775, Americans take an important step in their fight against Great Britain: The Continental Congress establishes the...
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