Jane Hampton Cook

A former White House webmaster, Jane Hampton Cook is a presidential historian and author of 10 books, including "The Burning of the White House" and other books. She is the host of "Red, White, Blue and You." Janecook.com

Jane Hampton Cook: When cancel culture came for Ben Franklin – here's how this founder fought back

OPINION April 17, 2021

Jane Hampton Cook: When cancel culture came for Ben Franklin – here's how this founder fought back

In the past year, Franklin has been the target of cancel culture. Washburn University removed Franklin's statue to appease vandals while a Washington, D.C., committee included him on their statue hit list.