America: Write Your Own History

1946-1948: The Beginning of the Post-War



American Reconstruction

After years of drafting, signing, cooperating, uniting, calculating... By July 1946 General Eisenhower officially announced that the United States had made a stable basis for elections and government structure. There was trouble once everything had been officiated, though -- the nation was bankrupt. Most funds from the Communist Party had been smuggled to foreign banks, or hidden. In desperate need of immediate funds, the General negotiated several deals with foreign nations to get quick loans in exchange for American military technology. Of the nations, Japan gave nearly a quarter of the money gained.
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Fishing industries had begun popping up on the Atlantic again. No longer did expensive seafood have to be imported. Fishing corporations soon came in to make the relatively cheap American-caught fish even cheaper at the market. The fishermen and the corporations soon lobbied to have these fishing regions protected, and the military production of missile cruisers started up again.
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American cities were in disarray. Markets were disorganized, roads were crumbling, and airports were destroyed. Some cities even lacked basic granaries! The Provisional Government used Keynesian economics to pump in economic stimulus, and rushed the production of vital infrastructure. The policy of using a rate of 30 for culture, and the rest for storing the the treasury, proved successful.
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By 1947, Washington was complete. It looked as good as new, with modern materials used in some areas to make the buildings even more sturdy, and several more memorials being added. The transition of the capital from New York City to Washington took only months. With great architects and engineers from around the world, and with an efficient committee dedicated to easing the transition from an Interim government to a stable, American democracy, Washington became the headquarters of American government by the end of the year. Senate elections were held throughout the nation, representatives began pouring back into Congress, and by the end of the Provisional Government's stay even the Supreme Court was re-assembled by the careful consideration of the youthful Congress.
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A scandal broke out when it was pointed out that the Rollins Firearm Settlement put into action did not match the settlement agreed upon by the United Front before the war. Led by the anti-discriminatory group DKVM (Democratic ??? ??? Movement), they pushed officials to instigate an investigation against the Provisional Governor Eisenhower. The General, after weeks of attacks by the press, finally made a public statement that he and his Committee had indeed taken anti-communist measures and added them to the settlement. Although already banned from legislative and executive offices, he feared that communists might also pose a national threat if they had firearms. After negotiating with the DKVM, General Eisenhower agreed to drop the anti-communist terms from the Rollins Firearm Settlement.



Now, it had become quite a concern that Mexico had been flying planes in American territory for quite a while. These modern, stealth bombers were reported scouting the countryside and stopping off in National Socialist Canada before returning back to Mexico. In response, the air force was given large funding to rebuild the anti-air planes and create stealth bombers of its own.
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War



Relations with the Commonwealth were phenomenal. As it was only a few years ago that a war raged between the two nations and over a million died, it would of been ridiculous to have said during that time that by 1946 they saw each other as brothers and sisters. English imports were seen in nearly ever American supermarket, as they filled the gap from the loss of half of the United States. Politically, America and England saw eye to eye. Although America was in no position to publicly state their hatred for Nazi Germany as England was, they thought the same. Eisenhower eventually sat down with the Prime Minister and signed an alliance -- the first alliance of the new American nation and one that would set the tone for the next few decades. Nazi Germany and Japan were now cornered, as they struggled to defeat the advancing Commonwealth forces and now were being intimidated by the rising strength of the United States in their weaker territorial possessions of the Americas.
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Germany was losing grounds, and quick. Portugal's offensive against German-Occupied Spain was largely successful, as they blasted through Madrid and flanked both La Coruna and Barcelona. The Portuguese Prime Minister, Antonio de Oliveira Salazar, saw to it that Portugal regained influence in Europe and protected its holdings.



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In late 1947, Churchill gave the orders for Operation Westenfort, which surprised Nazi forces by feigning an invasion on mainland Germany while leading a large offensive against National Socialist Canada. With a strong funding in propaganda, the invasion of Canada was made even more easy as civilians who had only had German-occupation for a few years eagerly jumped in to help the Commonwealth. The invasion so frightened German forces (who were stretched out fighting both Turkey and Portugal) that Fuhrer Rudolph Hess finally gave in and offered terms for peace. Canada (except Japanese America) was handed over to the Crown, on the condition that the remaining troops in Canada could be brought back to Europe. The terms were agreed upon, and Churchill ended the war against Nazi Germany while holding a strong military, diplomatic, and economic position. Americans once again visited their northern neighbors, who surprisingly were more happy under Commonwealth rule than they would admit American rule would be. "Commonwealth Canada just has a lot less tension, and more acceptance of political statements that would be taboo in the American states".



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But Churchill was not only winning the war against the mammoth Nazi Germany, they were also leading a strong offensive against Fascist Japan and the unstable Republic of India. With troops pulling out of Canada and Britain, the offensive in the Pacific was even more powerful. Japan, within a couple years, began losing their Indonesian territories along with the Philippines. Fearing a successful invasion of Vietnam, China, or even the Japanese homeland, Emperor Hirohito gave in and signed a peace treaty with Churchill. The terms ended with Japan losing a lot of Pacific influence, and an end to the occupation of Indonesia. In the following months, the already unstable Indonesian government collapsed, leaving an archipelago of bickering, feuding independent nations.



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Diplomacy

The Eisenhower Doctrine had gained worldwide controvert over the years as political scientists and heads of government contemplated the resurrection of democracy. With the reforming of the United Nations, General Ike brought before the world a proposed bill that would topple autocratic governments and instate governments by the people and for the people. The bill was watched around the world closely, as nations decided back and forth between advisers on the implications of the bill passing. As the hour for decision came, the results were just enough for passing. However, when the USSR declared that they would join the fascist governments in supporting war against such a dictatorial solution, some smaller nations pulled out of backing the doctrine. In the end, the bill failed by only 2 votes, with Russia declaring they would declare war if it passed.
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The Death of Mahatma Gandhi




On January 30th of 1948, the leading figure of India since its independence during the Debs-Era, Mohandas "Mahatma" Gandhi, was killed in English-Indian clashing. The leader of India, who possessed no more than a cloth, a pocket watch, and a food bowl, had been rallying both India and Britain for peace since the invasion led by Churchill. Portrayed in a dark light by the British official media for stating, when asked about what he thought about Western Civilization, Gandhi replied "I think it would be a good idea," he nevertheless sought peace and forgiveness on both sides of the war. His funeral procession in Delhi united over a million people, including figures from around the world. The event was not respected by the British Commonwealth as they continued their invasion of India, and historians state that the funeral signaled the augur of defeat for the Republic of India.

"Generations to come, it may well be, will scarce believe that such a man as this one ever in flesh and blood walked upon this Earth. - Albert Einstein”


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I would like to invite Michael Linz and Lord "Bigfoot" of Dixie to my New York apartment for a gourmet dinner and to reminisce about old times.
 
Well I assume we aren't attacking Britain any time soon so there is no way we're getting that part of Canada for awhile.


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Election of 1948: The Rebirth of the United States

Provisional Governor, General Eisenhower, has stated that he will refrain from participating in this election. He has commented that if he had run for presidency after a term of having dictatorial, provisional powers, history would remember him as just another person vying for power. For the interest of democracy, he thinks it best that other candidates step it.

Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate, has stated he also has declined running as the policies he would wish to enact would cause even more instability and confusion in this time of transition.

General Eisenhower has assisted in the creation of two major, moderate parties, the Republican and Democratic Parties. The progressive party has formed out of more liberal political movements in the Great Lakes area, and the Dixiecrats have formed a party in opposition to the international, federalist policies of the Democratic party.

Henry Wallace Becomes 26th President!



With a decisive 55% victory, the dark horse candidate who won election by promising both a focus on American civil rights, culture, internationalism, communist cooperation, and war with Mexico has become the first elected president since the fall of the Browder Administration. General Eisenhower, stepping down from provisional governor, was stunned by the turn of events as the two parties he created and expected to win failed to oppose the Progressive Party. The Dixiecrats, who broke away from the Democratic Party, gained no electoral votes. Dewey, after losing both the provisional election and this election, stated he will not run in the next election.

Democratic Party
Harry Truman, Age 64, Missouri Senator and head of several Provisional Government committees. With an international foreign policy that also focuses on anti-authoritarianism, he wishes to enact sanctions against Japan, Germany, Russia, Mexico, and Italy. Although he would like to see the end to the Third Reich, he sees it as a good barrier against the USSR. Wants to focus on rebuilding the military and recapturing Japanese America, efficiently and quickly, as a vacuum caused by Japanese retreat could bring the USSR into North America. After annexation of Japanese America, he supports an attack on Asia to liberate the Asian nations and bring balance back to foster American trading and allies. Supports the use of nuclear weapons to threaten nations. Supports brief military interventions to secure needed American resources.
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Republican Party
Thomas Dewey, Age 46, Governor of New York. Proclaiming a root in rural America, he has stated he "works like a horse five days and five nights a week so I have the privilege of getting to the country on the weekend." He came to prominence when he was elected head of the New York Police in 1935. He became a hero for his fight against corruption and the mafia's violence. He earned the nickname "The Gangbuster." Wants to expand government transparency, direct democracy, and civil rights. Supports international cooperation and the war against authoritarianism, but does not believe that America is ready for a war. Instead, he proposes small military operations to get needed resources and take strategic locations. Wants to mostly focus on diplomacy, economic growth, and civil liberties. Supports lifting the ban against the Communist Party (except running for office), stating that "you can't shoot an idea with a gun."
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Arthur H. Vandenberg, Age 64, Michigan Senator. A large supporter of international action, he wants to work on bipartisanship and friendly allied relations with Britain. Wants to forge strong allies and stand behind them, in order to prevent a disaster where the world turns on you, like the end of the Browder Administration.
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Douglas MacArthur, Age 68, General. A leading general against Australia and Japan during the Browder Administration, he ultimately was demoted after the defeat of the Pacific fleet and was captured by Japanese forces in the Philippines. Released during prisoners of war exchanges, he now promises to stick by one policy: restrengthen the United States and take back American lands. Disdains charismatic, vague political promises.
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States' Rights Party (Dixiecrats)
Strom Thurmond, Age 46, South Carolina Senator and Governor. Breaking away from the Democratic Party after platform disputes, Thurmond has led the Dixiecrats in forming a new party. Promises both a war against Mexico to restore the southern states, and a strong anti-fascist position. Furthermore, he wishes stronger state rights for secession.
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Progressive Party
Henry A. Wallace, Age 60, Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce. Thinks that the anti-communist sentiment will be bad in the long-run, and wishes to campaign against the cultural attacks on communism -- although he has no intention of lifting the ban against them running for office. Seeing the religious prosecution from Mexico, he wishes to war Mexico and adopt a program to reintroduce the religious institutions that were present. He wishes to only recapture the southern states, and not push into deep Mexico or the Caribbean. As a lover of art, he also wishes to enact sanctions against nations, such as Nazi Germany, that purge art. Wishes to increase the cultural rate. Opposes a foreign policy of anti-authoritarianism, as he states it would only mark the beginning of a "century of fear". Opponents state this his lenient policy would only strengthen the USSR, and he lacks the approval of Socialist Norman Thomas due to his communist sympathy.
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Ballot:
(Candidate who wins most votes within a party garners all votes at election time)
Democratic Party 3
• Truman 3

Republican Party 6
• Dewey 6
• Vandenberg 0
• MacArthur 0

States' Rights Party 0
• Thurmond 0

Progressive Party 11 (55%)
• Wallace 11
 
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