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Rogue History

The Colonial Mean Girl Who Almost Ended America

Peggy Shippen came closer to ending the American Revolution than any general ever did.

07/26/2025

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Rogue History

The Colonial Mean Girl Who Almost Ended America

Season 3 Episode 2 | 11m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

Peggy Shippen came closer to ending the American Revolution than any general ever did.

Was Peggy Shippen the real mastermind behind Benedict Arnold’s betrayal? Peggy successfully fooled the most powerful men in America, including George Washington, into believing she was just an innocent and naive creature. It wasn’t until 150 years later that her role in the plot was discovered, when pages of secret correspondence were uncovered.

07/26/2025

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Rogue History

The Colonial Mean Girl Who Almost Ended America

Season 3 Episode 2 | 11m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

Was Peggy Shippen the real mastermind behind Benedict Arnold’s betrayal? Peggy successfully fooled the most powerful men in America, including George Washington, into believing she was just an innocent and naive creature. It wasn’t until 150 years later that her role in the plot was discovered, when pages of secret correspondence were uncovered.

07/26/2025

FromDigital Studios

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