On another note, I mentioned the current President in our world in this update, though it might be easy to overlook.
The only name I caught was Barry Dunham, a clever allusion to Barack Obama, but that's too obvious right?
On another note, I mentioned the current President in our world in this update, though it might be easy to overlook.
Ooh, it could be that, too.The only name I caught was Barry Dunham, a clever allusion to Barack Obama, but that's too obvious right?
The only name I caught was Barry Dunham, a clever allusion to Barack Obama, but that's too obvious right?
Ooh, it could be that, too.
Wait, he did say our world, so he's not necessarily the POTUS in this world. So we might be misinterpreting him.
Blaine is big on making the Monroe Doctrine actually enforceable by the United States. However, the conference, which will be held before the one in-our timeline, has him on less of a "America will always be first" and more "American interests are important, but working with our Southern neighbors is important to keep Europeans from meddling".I have been looking for a timeline like this fro ages. So the US is more expansionist and interventionist in south and central america. Sucks to be them. Keep going though
Well, I've always liked the work of Scorsese and Méliés, as well as Burns documentary work, so I wanted to write about them.Very nice! I'm glad I took Film 1 last semester haha
If anyone can spot some of the changes/references, I'll fling in a cameo...or a update on a topic of your choice. Or both.
Somewhat close. Two Presidents will die in Office, but not Harrison. He dies much like OTL, in 1901.All that I can notice without getting out my notes from last semester is that Benjamin Harrison dies in office (?)
I do now put something to you readers (whoever may be left), who should become the New Secretary of the Navy? Should we simply stick Arthur's navy Secretary William E. Chandler in that position, or is there someone else you think it might be better to choose?Those present are (as numbered on the original print): 1. Commander Winfield S. Schley, USN, commanding officer, Greely Relief Expedition, and of USS Thetis; 2. Lieutenant William H. Emory, Jr., commanding officer of USS Bear; 3. Commander George W. Coffin, USN, commanding officer of Steamer Alert; 4. Lieutenant Emory H. Taunt, USN, Thetis; 5. Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Samuel C. Lemly, USN, Thetis; 6. Lieutenant Freeman H. Crosby, USN, Bear; 7. Lieutenant (Junior Grade) John C. Colwell, USN, Bear; 8. Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Nathaniel R. Usher, USN, Bear; 9. Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Charles J. Badger, USN, Alert; 10. Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Henry J. Hunt, USN, Alert;
11. Ensign Washington I. Chambers, USN, Thetis; 12. Ensign Charles H. Harlow, USN, Thetis; 13. Ensign Lovell K. Reynolds, USN, Bear; 14. Ensign Charles S. McClain, USN, Alert; 15. Ensign Albert A. Ackerman, USN, Alert;
16. Chief Engineer George W. Melville, USN, Thetis; 17. Chief Engineer John Lowe, USN, Bear; 18. Passed Assistant Engineer William H. Nauman, USN, Alert; 19. Passed Assistant Surgeon Edward H. Green, USN, Thetis; 20. Passed Assistant Surgeon Howard E. Ames, USN, Bear; 21. Passed Assistant Surgeon Francis S. Nash, USN, Alert;
22. First Lieutenant Adolphus W. Greely, U.S. Army; 23. Private Julius Frederick, U.S. Army; 24. Sergeant David L. Brainard, U.S. Army; 25. Private Henry Bierderbick, U.S. Army; 26. Private Maurice Connell, U.S. Army; 27. Private Francis Long, U.S. Army;
28. Lieutenant Uriel Sebree, USN, Thetis;
Thank you. Did you read the previous one as well? I'm not sure if anyone did or not.nice update.
Sherman is a possibility, though taking into account the fact that might have him and Blaine going at it over political differences and the fact both lost the nomination in 80' to Garfield, might make it difficult.I did enjoy the update.
I suppose if you think Garfield would try to replace Hunt with what would surely be a capable Secretary of the Navy, James Soley would be Benjamin Harrison's Assistant Secretary of the Navy and would at this time be very much involved with the Navy.
The thing that waves me away from this is Wikipedia seems to be very confused as to when Assistant Secretaries of the Navy actually served in their positions.
Though a close ally from Congress or the Courts seems to be a trend with the position, so would someone like the former Treasury Secretary and Current Senator John Sherman take the position?
Sherman is a possibility, though taking into account the fact that might have him and Blaine going at it over political differences and the fact both lost the nomination in 80' to Garfield, might make it difficult.
As for dates of term for Assistant Secretary of the Navy, I found that problematic as well, and it appears that the position was largely vacant until 1890 or so...which presents a problem if true, but I'll go with that over conflicting claims of term length.
There are a few other options, though their acceptance/practicality is suspect.
Edmunds of Vermont possible, though potentially unlikely.
Hoar of Massachusetts, though he's a bit of a "radical" in the Half-Breeds own ranks...
True....good point. I suppose. Strongly consider that particular line of potential.Nonetheless Sherman and Garfield are friends. However, I'm not sure that a sitting senator from an inland (it's on Lake Erie, I know) state would give up his seat so that he could run the navy.
True....good point. I suppose. Strongly consider that particular line of potential.
I'm also going to be opening the timeline up at some point to some "guest" bits, in which anyone who wishes can contribute something. I've recently realized that I might not be able to give justice to other regions of the world as well as possible (I'd prefer not to hit the cliches popular in writing alternate history where nothing happens at all in other lands, like South America just being in a sort of "there" stasis or whatever....), and acknowledge that some people might be able to assist in extrapolating from current events depicted, how changes might occur elsewhere, like Africa or Southern/Eastern Eruope, and what-have-you.
Another thing, having recently gone to see "Saving Mr. Banks" this afternoon, I believe this line sums a future update rather well...
"Winds in the east, mist coming in. / Like somethin' is brewin' and bout to begin. / Can't put me finger on what lies in store, / But I fear what's to happen all happened before."
Also, any questions or queries about historical figures or current ones? I'm more than willing to talk about the future of some if someone so desires that.
The only thing that's been troubling me has been those damn butterflies...I'll have to talk to Dr. Venture about how to deal with them or something.
Where is Robert Todd Lincoln these days in your timeline?
Where is Robert Todd Lincoln these days in your timeline?
Indeed. Robert T. Lincoln has in a way been broken of that little "curse" that followed him without him even knowing it.He was Garfield's Secretary of War, so I imagine he'd still be holding that position.
Indeed. Robert T. Lincoln has in a way been broken of that little "curse" that followed him without him even knowing it.
Of course, the military is going to be involved in one of the most controversial events of Garfields tenure....