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As the years progressed, differing perspectives on corn began to emerge even among those who initially survived on it. In the 1780s, soldiers in the American Revolution often resorted to cornmeal as a primary food source, though their disdain for its lack of flavor was notable. Joseph Plum Martin, an American soldier, lamented the lowly status of cornmeal, equating it to "hogs fodder" and reflecting ongoing European biases against the grain.
Meanwhile, figures like Benjamin Franklin recognized corn's potential and encouraged its cultivation in Europe to combat food shortages, illustrating a growing awareness of its importance.