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A long time ago but within living memory (in the late 90s), children at schools in the southern US were still taught that the worst traitor in history was Benedict Arnold, a Continental Army general who betrayed the US and defected to the British side.
The US virtuous creation myth relies on a nefarious British Empire. IMV, the fact that both countries’ leaderships grew closer after WW1 and then especially WW2 and the ME incursions is being offset by the UK’s longing to return to empire. The Prime Minister seems to be banking on permanently having the US in a fraternal relationship, without seeming to worry about reverse colonisation or how the general attitude towards the UK, or any other country, in the US can change in a handful of years. Just ask Mexico how much things improved from the 90s to the 00s, and how quickly old resentments took centre stage in a single presidency. Or look at how tempers flared against France for refusing to go to war with the US.
Most Americans love the UK right now, but 10 Downing shouldn’t become too complacent with that.
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In fairness that is correct. It's not like the initial US/UK relationship didn't involve a war or anything. Hard to claim oldest ally given the circumstances.