No, this doesn't belong in Before 1900 forum, as the eponymous Douglas is Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas. Perhaps I have my facts wrong here, but I think that shortly before Harry S. Truman was nominated, FDR sent a note claiming that either Truman or Bill Douglas were acceptable. Now, let's say for whatever reason Truman isn't an option. So, the effort to prevent a Wallace nomination results in a Douglas Vice Presidential nomination. I realize that any act that derails Truman's chances can result in a whole host of people becoming FDR's running mate in 1944, but for now, let's make the assumption that instead of sending a note suggesting "Harry Truman or Bill Douglas", FDR simply sends a note saying "Bill Douglas". To get the first thing out of the way would Justice Douglas have accepted the nomination? How would Douglas's Presidency have varied from Truman's historical tenure? How would judicial history be affected by the removal of William O. Douglas from the Supreme Court in 1945?