Famous People From An Alternate World-CSA Wins The Civil War (1900 to Present)

With the inspiration (and same rules) from the Axis Wins World War II, we each write a short biography of a famous person from 1900 to the present day.

I already began a thread for the 19th century.
 
For the 19th century, go to https://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?p=3610853#post3610853

Huey P. Long
Founded the Confederate Populist Party (CPP) in 1923. Was criticized for being a de-facto dictator of Louisiana while he was Governor (1926-1930) which continued with his election to the CS Senate in 1930. With the onset of the Great Depression, Long was elected the first CPP President of the CSA in 1933 on the slogans "Share Our Wealth" and "Every Man a King". Banking regulations, numerous public works projects and excessive patronage marked Long's Presidency. Constitutionally barred from seeking reelection in 1939, Long handpicked Senator Claude Pepper of Florida as his successor. Long returned to the CS Senate in 1940 and became Senate Majority Leader serving until his death in 1962.
 
George S Patton

A famous general from World War 2 (1939-1943) he was able to lead the Confederate army into victory while his other generals were failing. Famous for punching Petain when he suggested that France surrender and for assisting in the Italy campaign he, along with Montgomery convinced the Allied leaders to follow a plan that helped the Allies gain all of Germany for the Cold War to happen as opposed to the newly arrived US general Eisenhower who wanted a slower plan so that the allies could gain information.

Becoming CSA president in the 1950's he backed Britain in Suez which destroyed the friendship he once had with Eisenhower and the friendship between the CSA and USA as the latter had backed sanctions on the UK. He is regarded as a great man on Foreign affairs but relied on others for Domestic
 
Trent Lott

After serving two tenures as Senate Majority Leader, Lott is credited with turning the CSA into a conservative bastion, placing an emphasis on deregulation, free trade and strict controls of immigration.

He is elected president in 1994 and serves a total of two terms. Under his tenure, the CSA outlaws abortion, declares Christianity as its official faith and supports a total overhaul of social welfare programs.

He has positive ties with the Union, although he does love taking the occassional potshot at its president, Mario Cuomo.

Lott's wife Tricia created a minor social uproar for her remarks after Queen Elizabeth visited her in Richmond before her counterpart in Washington. "It's an honor to have the Queen Mother visit us first, being that we've always had the better relations," she said. "It's also about time that my counterpart realized that the union will always finish in second."
 
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Benito Mussolini (1883-1963)

Benito Mussolini was born in Dovia di Predappio, a small town in the province of Forlì in Italy in 1883. During his childhood he sang in the local church's choir, and was praised by everyone who heard him. His career skyrocketed when he was selected to the prestigious Sistine Chapel Choir in Rome. After outgrowing this role, Mussolini sought a career in opera. However, it wouldn't be until the release of Giacomo Puccini's Madame Butterfly in 1904 that he really became famous. Mussolini was surprisingly selected onto the premiere cast in the lead role. He quickly became one of the most revered opera singers in Europe, and by the time he was 40, was busy touring the continent.

Mussolini impressed King Victor Emmanuel III during his 52th birthday celebrations. This lead to him starring in productions of many operas. Despite the wealth and fame his carrer technically gave him, Mussolini continued to feverishly support artistic development in Europe instead. He retired from singing in 1938, not long before the start of the Second World War and fled to Switzerland to avoid the storm on the horizon. As said war began, Mussolini turned to song writing in both opera and theatre. He collaborated with many composers, theatrical producers and opera companies in Europe (most notably with the Paris Opera) up until his death in 1963. L'Opera Mussolini in Paris and Teatro Mussolini in Rome are named in his honour.

Hermann Göring (1893-1969)

Better known as 'The Second Red Baron' the fighter Ace and squadron leader of the 'Flammen Winkel' (Blazing Angles) with the highest ever kill score of 358 from one conflict. A fighter pilot in the Great War, he would later become a close friend and comrade to 'The First Red Baron', and one of the few survivors of 'The Red Baron's Flying Circus'. In the Second World War Göring was allowed to test the world's first jet fighter, the Messerschmitt Me 163, and was rushed to the front with a squadron of aces equipped with the new and dangerous fighter.

Göring saw action in the skies of against some of the best that the allies could through in. He even painted the markings of his plane red as a tribute to his old comrade.

At the end of the Second World War, Göring was captured by Confederate Forces attempting to steal fuel to get his plane in the air. He was taken to meet General Patton in which Patton shook his hand and called him, "The invincible man of the air'. Göring until his death would become a crucial advisor in the New German Air force. He died on May 14th 1969 and was buried with full military honours with some of his greatest allies and enemies in the Second World War in attendance.
 
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Al Gore

President of the Confederate States from 2005 to present day, he is one of the more liberal CSA Presidents, bringing back good relations to the USA. His Vice President, Liberal Activist George W. Bush made the first state visit to the United States with President Gore for the first time since 1958.

Barrack Obama

Current President of the United States since 2009, he and Vice President Hillary Rodham lead a harsh foreign policy towards the Confederacy, believing the Confederacy to be a racist state. 3 assassination attempts were made on Obama by CSA activists.

John F Kennedy

POTUS from 1961-1969, he led the harshest Anti-CSA Policy ever, cutting off trade between the two nations beginning in 1962 (Ending in 1975). A short 2 year blockade was also made on the CSA from 1965-1967, which effectively damaged the CSA Economy.

Still alive, he is the current Secretary of the Navy (In office since 1995), and is expected to become a Supreme Court Justice.


Mario Cuomo

US President from 1993-2001, he led the US to have friendlier ties with the Confederacy. While during his Preisdency, he was claimed a 'Traitor' by the people, he won re-election. He is currently on the Supreme Court.
 
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