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Benedict Arnold

Before making his fateful choice
To work against the Yankee cause,
Benedict Arnold gave strong voice
And acts of daring without pause,
To serve the revolution's goal
To remove British tyranny.
But disheartened, he sold his soul
And West Point to the enemy.
The West Point chapel has a plaque
For each of the General's rank
Who fought and brought the freedom back.
But one General's name is blank.

Benedict Arnold is the name,
Missing, to note a traitor's shame.