originally published in his original letters.

Alcorn, a Civil War reenactor, has been working at the school for six years and it is believed he had the poster up since he started.

Richard O'Carroll, the teacher's attorney, told the Duncan Banner: 'My client was teaching history accurately.

'Just as Ben Franklin was a great man in terms of science and a founder of our nation, he was still a man. People need to know these things, not just the myths and legends, but who they are.

'We hope that cooler heads will prevail,' he added. 'There is still time for the school board to do nothing. If they do make a recommendation, we are looking forward to a full and fair hearing before the school board. We expect an exoneration.'

Career: The 62-year-old,who has been a teacher for almost 40 years, is believed to have had the poster in the classroom since he started at Marlow High six years ago

Alcorn told the paper that he wanted to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and get back into the classroom.

A Facebook group supporting his re-instatement has already reached 302 members and his wife Jera has also posted her support.

Former student Amber Abrego told KFOR News 4 she never thought the quote was a big deal and thinks Alcorn's suspension is unfair.

'I think it`s awful, why would you want to do that to someone who has been so loyal to their school, who came to every single football game?

'I hope that he gets to keep his job. I hope that he