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Will We Stay United?
An Alternate Post WW1
America
(Based on Kaiserreich)
Washington DC, United States of America
November 11 1921
The news has just been received from Versailles.
Germany has won the war. Their so called "Great Offensive" knocked the entire Entente Alliance off their feet. A quick drive at St. Mithiel, the Fall of Nancy, the runaway of the British and finally the Surrender of Paris secured the Central Powers' position has the War's Victors. Russia's Civil War also ended a few days before the Copenhagen Armistice was signed in 1919 with the surrender of the Soviets under the prestigious leadership of Lenin, who was shot dead by an SR. Kerensky couldn't be more prouder. While Germany, Austria, Bulgaria and the Ottomans received their prizes, America sat in the shadows. Watching.
America didn't join anyone. The only time the Land of the Free would ever be involved was the sinking of a US freighter by a British torpedo ship carrying Christmas presents to Germany. Wilson forced a partial opening of the blockade, which prevented the German populace from starving to submission. This secured Victory for the Kaiser. Now, history has been changed forever since the defeat of the British Empire. Its reputation is in shambles and tarnished for losing to a rising power. Britain however clinged on to their remaining colonies: Canada, Australia and New Zealand (and also the Carribean). With empire or not, the English Monarchy's status was embarrassing to the world stage. Meanwhile, the Kaiser and his generals rejoice in such glorious victory over the largest and most powerful empire in the world. Post war development and rescuing of both sides' economies was now Underway. Once again, America stays neutral. But that was about to change.
15 Years Later
Arlington, Virginia
January 3 1936
Another 2 hour speech has concluded. This speech was carried out by none other than President Herbert Hoover, the sitting president of the United States. It was another boring speech, with promises to the Arlington Cemetery like some renovations that would most likely never happen, and also a faithful message to the fallen who gave their lives putting down Bootleggers during Prohibition in the 20s and early 30s. Herbert had been in office since 1929, and had been through Prohibition. But his actions as the POTUS was not pleasant and pretty much ineffective in any way. Don't worry to the haters though, as this is his last speech. Very.
Longist symphatizer John Garret stood up as he clapped for the POTUS. As Hoover stepped down from the podium, he was escorted by Presidential Body Guards dressed in army clothing. He came beside him and pretended to escort him to his Limo. Garret was a brilliant spy and hitman, the prodigy of Huey Long himself. He was also in an army suit that he stole from a mission a few weeks ago. He prepared his C95 Mauser tucked into his coat by putting his hand on it. He went forward through the ranks until he reached the far left side of the path they were walking on. He waited until Hoover was in front of him. He then stricked his blow, which would change America forever. A faithful shot that would start a brutal war between brothers of different beliefs, a war between families with different allegiance to various people.
He raised his Mauser and aimed for the head. One of the army guys spotted him and immediately ran towards him, but he was too little, too late. He pulled the trigger and fired the shot. Hoover's head jolted back as a streak of blood exploded in the left side of his face. He dropped dead on the road, with speech papers littered on the pavement and nearby bench. A pool of red blood spilled on the floor. The guards ran towards the now fleeing John Garret, who was shooting back while running for his getaway motorbike. But, a guy, a police man, tackled him to the ground and cuffed him. This was the beginning of the end of democracy.
So, Will We Stay United?
Will We Stay United?
An Alternate Post WW1
America
(Based on Kaiserreich)
Washington DC, United States of America
November 11 1921
The news has just been received from Versailles.
Germany has won the war. Their so called "Great Offensive" knocked the entire Entente Alliance off their feet. A quick drive at St. Mithiel, the Fall of Nancy, the runaway of the British and finally the Surrender of Paris secured the Central Powers' position has the War's Victors. Russia's Civil War also ended a few days before the Copenhagen Armistice was signed in 1919 with the surrender of the Soviets under the prestigious leadership of Lenin, who was shot dead by an SR. Kerensky couldn't be more prouder. While Germany, Austria, Bulgaria and the Ottomans received their prizes, America sat in the shadows. Watching.
America didn't join anyone. The only time the Land of the Free would ever be involved was the sinking of a US freighter by a British torpedo ship carrying Christmas presents to Germany. Wilson forced a partial opening of the blockade, which prevented the German populace from starving to submission. This secured Victory for the Kaiser. Now, history has been changed forever since the defeat of the British Empire. Its reputation is in shambles and tarnished for losing to a rising power. Britain however clinged on to their remaining colonies: Canada, Australia and New Zealand (and also the Carribean). With empire or not, the English Monarchy's status was embarrassing to the world stage. Meanwhile, the Kaiser and his generals rejoice in such glorious victory over the largest and most powerful empire in the world. Post war development and rescuing of both sides' economies was now Underway. Once again, America stays neutral. But that was about to change.
15 Years Later
Arlington, Virginia
January 3 1936
Another 2 hour speech has concluded. This speech was carried out by none other than President Herbert Hoover, the sitting president of the United States. It was another boring speech, with promises to the Arlington Cemetery like some renovations that would most likely never happen, and also a faithful message to the fallen who gave their lives putting down Bootleggers during Prohibition in the 20s and early 30s. Herbert had been in office since 1929, and had been through Prohibition. But his actions as the POTUS was not pleasant and pretty much ineffective in any way. Don't worry to the haters though, as this is his last speech. Very.
Longist symphatizer John Garret stood up as he clapped for the POTUS. As Hoover stepped down from the podium, he was escorted by Presidential Body Guards dressed in army clothing. He came beside him and pretended to escort him to his Limo. Garret was a brilliant spy and hitman, the prodigy of Huey Long himself. He was also in an army suit that he stole from a mission a few weeks ago. He prepared his C95 Mauser tucked into his coat by putting his hand on it. He went forward through the ranks until he reached the far left side of the path they were walking on. He waited until Hoover was in front of him. He then stricked his blow, which would change America forever. A faithful shot that would start a brutal war between brothers of different beliefs, a war between families with different allegiance to various people.
He raised his Mauser and aimed for the head. One of the army guys spotted him and immediately ran towards him, but he was too little, too late. He pulled the trigger and fired the shot. Hoover's head jolted back as a streak of blood exploded in the left side of his face. He dropped dead on the road, with speech papers littered on the pavement and nearby bench. A pool of red blood spilled on the floor. The guards ran towards the now fleeing John Garret, who was shooting back while running for his getaway motorbike. But, a guy, a police man, tackled him to the ground and cuffed him. This was the beginning of the end of democracy.
So, Will We Stay United?