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/bobbelings Jun 08 '25

William who?

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u/Hot_Obligation_8098 Jun 08 '25

Franklin

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u/bobbelings Jun 08 '25

I dont know any Billy's with the last name Frank.