Up until WWI, the Brits were vilified as enemies. Significant celebrations took place in NYC on the anniversary of their leaving NYC after the war; “Evacuation Day” was huge, but WWI ended it.
I guess I do remember that there were actual planes drawn up by both sides for a possible war that could take place between both sides as late as the 30s. Not sure how serious they ever were about the actual possibility.
FDR was also none to big on the British’s imperial mentality either.
I wonder if Evacuation Day is even commemorated anymore?