Fifty years ago today, Charlie Brown made a friend who would forever change the landscape of comic strips and societal norms. This friend, Franklin, was a groundbreaking character who sparked controversy and made a radical statement during a tumultuous time in American history. Many are wondering how a cute character became soo controversial in 1968? […]
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Fifty years ago today, Charlie Brown made a friend who would forever change the landscape of comic strips and societal norms. This friend, Franklin, was a groundbreaking character who sparked controversy and made a radical statement during a tumultuous time in American history. Many are wondering how a cute character became soo controversial in 1968?
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