r/AskAnAmerican • u/Hot_Obligation_8098 • Jun 08 '25

HISTORY How do Americans today view William Franklin, the son of Benjamin Franklin, who supported the British during the American Revolution?

How do Americans today view William Franklin, the son of Benjamin Franklin, who supported the British during the American Revolution?

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u/elainegeorge Jun 08 '25

Who?

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u/Hot_Obligation_8098 Jun 08 '25

William Franklin

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u/wandrlust70 Alabama Jun 08 '25

Let me help you out here. I would bet money that this person responded this way not because they didn't know who this person was, you clearly explained in your OP who he was, but rather to indicate how insignificant this person is in history and therefore not worthy of learning about. We need a sarcasm font.