James Taub
Coverage of James Taub in the Nexus archive.
- Ben Franklin chose America. Son William chose the crown. This civil war is a microcosm of revolution
The burial of William Franklin at St. Pancras Old Church highlights that the American Revolution was a civil war, not merely a founding act. The article notes that forming a more perfect union remains a messy process filled with anger and confrontation, making the history an ongoing event marked by disagreement.
- 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.