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Inspired by the Cliche American Presidents thread I've attempted to make a list of some of the most underused alternate presidents in one timeline. Perhaps someone could tell me how this happens. 1960: Lyndon B. Johnson (D) 1964: Lyndon B. Johnson (D) 1968: Harold Stassen (R) 1972: Harold...

We all know about them. The Romans we're an advanced civilization that existed before the colonization of Chankahal ((OOC: Europe)). In recent years we've discovered a Roman calender. A self proclaimed "expert" looked at this calender and claim that it pointed out the end of the world in 2012. I...

Since I like celebrity presidents, I'm asking you to do this. Billy Mays survives and is president by 2016, PoD limit is 1998. Have fun.

After her years of political activism, Nancy Reagan decides to seek the Republican Nomination in 2000 and wins the election, what are the 00's like with her at the helm?

Cliff woke up that night with the driest throat he'd had in years. It could have been the weather. It was too for him cold up here in Sweden, he liked it much better in California. Whatever it was, he had to get up and get a drink. He got out of his bed which he had won for the night. He...

How many of you would be intereted in seeing a timeline that starts with Cliff Burton surviving his death in 1986 and the effects up until the modern day? How many of you would constantly follow it and leave comments whenever possible? Feel free to suggest things in this thread as well.

Challenge 1: Make the worst possible list of US Presidents. Challenge 2: Pick a list made by someone else and explain what the timeline would probably look like. Here's my entry: 1960: John Edgar Hoover (R) 1964: John Edgar Hoover (R) 1968: Gene Roddenberry (D) 1972: Gene Roddenberry...

I'm sure we all know the plot. A former member of the Seattle Seven and a Vietnam veteran attempt to find the kidnapped wife of a millionaire. It turns out she's not kidnapped, and it ends with a man dying and a techno band injured (possibly dead) outside of a bowling alley. The millionaire in...

I'm working on a timeline about this subject and this part is stumping me, Who would Gore/Lieberman pick for their cabinet positions? I'm Think Kerry for Secretary of Defense and Hilary for Secretary of State, but the rest confuse me to no end, any ideas?

When will the CSA finally get government run healthcare? Only three other states in North America lack it, those being Quebec, Hawaii, and Yucatan. Currently a lot of CSA citizens seem to want a Alberta or Alaska style Healthcare system, and we might see either of those become the styles of CSA...

Our Hero: Prescott Bush-Chapter 1 of US History for Students Many years ago a communist ruled this beautiful nation of America. Franklin Delino Roosevelt, Horrid Communist tried to turn our nation into a reigme much like the one to the south. Prescott Bush made a stand. Bush worked with men...

I feel wrong putting it here but it's the only place I've seen these. Since most of my TLs don't take off, I decided to see what everyone wants. Leader of the Free World- Al Gore changes his position on gun control, wins in 2000. Hangman- Will end up being written eventually, Hayes is...

1788:Francis Marion/Benedict Arnold (I) 1792:Francis Marion/Benedict Arnold (I) 1796: 1800: 1804: 1808: 1812: 1816: 1820: 1824: 1828: 1832: 1836: 1840: 1844: 1848: 1852: 1856: 1860: 1864: 1868: 1872: 1876: 1880: 1884: 1888: 1892: 1896: 1900: 1904: 1908: 1912: 1916: 1920: 1924: 1928: 1932: 1936...

((Here's a bit off a preview into the timeline that will kill me, instead of giving you the PoD or something, I decided to give you one ofthe biggest event near the end of the timeline with some backstory mixed in.)) North American News US Presidential Election Coverage Glenn Beck: We've...

I remember long ago seeing an election map maker for the US, but I have not seen it since...and now I actually need it. Should have remember to bookmark it. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

I figured I'd buy a Turtledove book and today I bought my first one, any things I should know before I dive past the first few pages?

I need some thought here, as this will be for a timeline, which of these administration would you have voted for or against. Bonus points if you can suggest good opponents for their election. Also keep in mind you wouldn't know specific things from OTL, like the the Manson killings. The...

A lot of first ladies were just as big as the president they were married to, but could any of them become president at some point? I could see Nancy Reagan pulling it off at some point, maybe in 2000. Also, no Hilary allowed, that's the easy way out.

What would the world be like if the Beatles were strict conservatives? instead of asking to "Give peace a chance" they would say "Kill the commies". instewad of doing drugs they'd speak out against them. What effect would this have on our time?

1952: Dwight D. Eisenhower/Douglas MacArthur (R) 1956: Dwight D. Eisenhower/Douglas MacArthur (R) 1960: 1964: 1968: Gene Roddenberry/Theodore Roosevelt III (D) 1972: 1976: 1980: Ronald Reagan/ George H. W. Bush (R) 1984: Ronald Reagan/ George H. W. Bush (R) 1988: 1992: 1996: 2000...