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  • New Navy Ship to be Named After General Benedict Arnold

    05/01/2010 2:23:31 PM PDT · by Mobile Vulgus · 32 replies · 932+ views
    Publius Forum ^ | 05/01/10 | Warner Todd Huston
    Veterans and citizens both have become alarmed at the Navy's plans to name a new amphibious ship after disgraced Revolutionary War General Benedict Arnold. The Navy's newest vessel, a 684-foot, San Antonio class landing-ship, will be named the USS Benedict Arnold said Navy officials. Arnold was initially a hero of the Revolution before turning against his service and country. His name has become synonymous with traitors ever since. Despite the glowing comments about the traitor by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, many are rising up in anger over this choice. A Facebook group called “People Against Naming A Navy...