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How do you think the lifespan of patronage in the US could have been extended, and how long would this last before it would be reformed. The Pendleton Act was signed by Chester Arthur, who even though was a Stalwart wanted to continue James Garfield's legacy after he was killed. So one idea I...

They don't have to lose the war, I'm just wondering what the worst possible outcome could be for them. Bonus points if you don't make obvious changes such as Operation Downfall.

Hey everyone, first-time poster here. I've been thinking about an alternate history scenario where the post-World War II United States faces a much more turbulent and violent domestic situation than in our timeline. What if, in the aftermath of World War II, the United States found itself...

So I’ve been working on a alternate history about huey long and I since I don’t want to steal the flag from the American Union state and be original I went here to see if there’s any good suggestions.

Henry Wallace is an interesting character, and there is so much to explore about him - all of which has been covered over and over again by many excellent authors. However, I have found that almost all althistory works prepare Wallace for a certain outcome once in power: losing the 1948...

What if the major influx of Hispanics into the US in recent decades wasn't from Latin America, but instead from Spain itself? Ignoring the logistics of what may cause millions of Spaniards to leave (perhaps a messier breakup of a messier fascist regime, who knows), how would American attitudes...

What if the United States and the Soviet Union agreed and managed to invade Japan between 1941-1944 ?

In discussions about a Confederate victory in the Civil War the question of recognition is dominated by whether or not the UK and/or France would recognise Southern independence, given how crucial that would be for the war. But I think there's an equally important question that is being left...

This OTL Sad Puppies failed and unsucceeded voting to hugo awards and nominated. TTL Sad Puppies succeeded voting Hugo Awards 2015 and winners Hugo Awards. Would About effect Culture War Right Wing vs Left wing, Post-Gamergate and #ownvoices?

< Alternate California fault < New Jersey, Delaware and Rhode Island archipelago < Original Washington territory < Greater Great Lakes (asteroid impact) < unified Carolina, Virginia and Dakota < 1732 gun shaped Georgia < Oklahoma pan handle: No Man’s Land < 39 states (including Alaska and Hawaii)

So, let's say George HW Bush gets a second term in 1992. A lot of interesting foreign policy decisions had to be made by the US in Clinton's first term, how might Bush Sr. a much more experienced foreign policy leader handle them? How would this effect the world? The big issues...

As the title states, your challenge is to have the US of A go to war with as many countries throughout its history as possible (win or lose doesn't matter so long as it is at least somewhat realistic) Here is my go at at it; (Any countries that would have been at war multiple times will only be...

We're all familiar with CSA victories scenarios. One key detail I've seen in some of these stories or even in discussions about the idea is that the CSA gets reconquered by the USA eventually, or the CSA collapses in on itself. One of the most famous stories to do the latter idea is Harry...

As a result of the July 7, 2005 suicide bombings on the London Underground and an intercity bus, in addition to dozens killed and hundreds injured, the value of the British pound fell to a 19-month low against the US dollar and the FTSE 100 fell 200 points for the two hours after the first...

as far as I know, there was a chance for California to secede during the war and Oregon apparently had an independence movement too- how much can the US unravel during the ACW?

Hey all. I've been a lurker for a good while, and only recently joined this forum. So, I want to give this whole AH thing a shot. If you have any comments or concerns, feel free to share, as I've never done something like this before. Now, on to the show. King Americana: If the USA Had a King...

Before the outbreak of hostilities, America under President James K. Polk offer Mexico a deal. Sending John Slidell (Funnily a future Confederate) as an envoy to Mexico, he had instructions to offer Mexico around $5 Million for the territory of Nuevo Mexico and around $25 million dollars for...

Challenge: with a POD of 1919, the Treaty of Versailles, Germany and the USA fight a major war where Germany wins a clear cut victory and America acknowledges defeat. 3 conditions: - The war starts during or before 1941. - If Germany wins with allies, Germany must contribute half or more of the...

Challenge: with a POD of 1868, the Meiji Restoration, Japan and the USA fight a war where Japan wins a clear-cut victory and America acknowledges defeat. 3 conditions: - The war starts during or before 1941. - If Japan wins with allies, Japan must contribute half or more of the war effort. - no...

Challenge: with a POD of 1861, the Italian Unification, Italy and the USA fight a war where Italy wins and America acknowledges defeat. 3 conditions: - The war starts during or before 1941. - If Italy wins with allies, Italy must contribute half or more of the war effort. - no direct changes to...