Ben Franklin chose America. Son William chose the crown. This civil war is a microcosm of revolution

The burial place of William Franklin in central London serves as a reminder that the American Revolution was a complex civil war, not merely an act of founding independence. Historians note that American history is characterized by disagreements, making the conflict an ongoing event today. The nation also faces the task of forming a more perfect union amid confrontation since events started when the Republican returned to the White House in January 2025.