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United States of America

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Official Name: United States of America, United States of Columbia, Estados Unidos (Mexican puppet)

Ruling Party: Republican Party (Conservatives)^note 
The Republican Party has experienced significant success since its inception in the days of Abraham Lincoln. The recent presidency of Woodrow Wilson has perhaps put a dent in this success, but the Republican Party still stands strong. However, the events of the past few years have endangered the continue dominance of the Republican Party, and although sitting President Herbert Hoover is himself a Republican, there is no guarantee the party will win the upcoming election. In fact, the party is somewhat split between different wings, particularly on the issue of trade: the more protectionist wing, represented by Hoover and his vice president, Charles Curtis, and the more socially focused and free-trade minded liberal wing, represented by rising star Alf Landon. Both sides believe in a stimulus program to get the country back on its feet, although notably, Curtis is more focused on this in his speeches, whereas Landon points to tariffs as the main culprit behind the economic crisis. Curtis is well known and quite popular within insider circles, and his position as Hoover's vice president has won him more friends than one might expect. However, Hoover's record has put a bit of a splotch on Curtis's record, and he will have to work hard to shrug off a challenge to his left from Alf Landon in the party primary. If he can accomplish this though, his advisors are confident his hopeful message will beat the doom-and-gloom of Garner and the extremists that threaten to sap support from both major parties. But, Curtis himself wonders if he can accomplish a recovery where Hoover could not, and it is yet to be seen how he will differ in a significant way from his friend. Whispers of a new government interventionism just around the corner have aroused anxiety in his advisors, yet his supporters have welcomed the rumors with significant enthusiasm, and perhaps this will be his path to victory.

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism

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• Adapted Out: Floyd Olson, a potential candidate in the 1936 Presidential election in vanilla Kaiserreich, is entirely absent here, as like his real life counterpart (and unlike his KR counterpart), this Olson dies of stomach cancer in August 1936.
• Enemy Mine: If Norris or Garner manages to prevent the Civil War, the disparate right-wing (for the former) or left-wing (for the latter) forces in America can unite into one force under the National People's Party (led by Murray and Lindbergh) or the Populist Party (led by Long and Reed), prevailing through elections instead of war.
• Military Coup: After overthrowing the civilian government (as can also happen in vanilla KR), if Douglas MacArthur fails to keep the United States Navy loyal and does not ask Congress to control the Navy, he'll himself be overthrown by either Admiral William D. Leahy or Ernest J. King, who replaces MacArthur's army junta with a navy junta.
• Prevent the War: Unlike in vanilla Kaiserreich, it is possible for all moderate Presidents (anyone other than Haywood, Long or Murray) to prevent the Second American Civil War entirely by following specific steps.
• Puppet State: If Douglas MacArthur makes a deal with Henry H. Arnold regarding the Pacific States' secession and defeats the radicals in the Civil War, then declares war on and loses to the New Pacifican Republic, the NPR will spit out the USA as a puppet, having no desire to have anything to do with the 'infected and morally-bankrupt kakistocracy' in DC.

Herbert Hoover

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^{Liberia Imposter Hoover portrait}

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Republican Party (Conservatives)^note 
The Republican Party has experienced significant success since its inception in the days of Abraham Lincoln. The recent presidency of Woodrow Wilson has perhaps put a dent in this success, but the Republican Party still stands strong. However, the events of the past few years have endangered the continue dominance of the Republican Party, and although sitting President Herbert Hoover is himself a Republican, there is no guarantee the party will win the upcoming election. In fact, the party is somewhat split between different wings, particularly on the issue of trade: the more protectionist wing, represented by Hoover and his vice president, Charles Curtis, and the more socially focused and free-trade minded liberal wing, represented by rising star Alf Landon. Both sides believe in a stimulus program to get the country back on its feet, although notably, Curtis is more focused on this in his speeches, whereas Landon points to tariffs as the main culprit behind the economic crisis. Curtis is well known and quite popular within insider circles, and his position as Hoover's vice president has won him more friends than one might expect. However, Hoover's record has put a bit of a splotch on Curtis's record, and he will have to work hard to shrug off a challenge to his left from Alf Landon in the party primary. If he can accomplish this though, his advisors are confident his hopeful message will beat the doom-and-gloom of Garner and the extremists that threaten to sap support from both major parties. But, Curtis himself wonders if he can accomplish a recovery where Hoover could not, and it is yet to be seen how he will differ in a significant way from his friend. Whispers of a new government intervenionism just around the corner have aroused anxiety in his advisors, yet his supporters have welcomed the rumors with significant enthusiasm, and perhaps this will be his path to victory.

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism (USA), Paternal Autocracy (Liberia)

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Herbert Clark Hoover is the 30th President of the United States. However, before becoming president, he was best known as an engineer, businessman, and the man in charge of the 'Commission for Relief' in Flanders-Wallonia. In addition to that record, he is also known for his two failed attempts to become the Republican nominee for President, losing once in 1920 to Leonard Wood and again in 1924 to Irvine Lenroot. Both Republicans would go on to lose their races, to Woodrow Wilson and A. Mitchell Palmer respectively. Hoover became the Republican nominee in 1928 as a compromise candidate between the Conservatives and Liberals within the party. With Hoover's victory in the 1928 Election, Republicans celebrated their victory, but their cheers would not last. As the United States was still in an economic slump, and began experiencing a major environmental catastrophy, that was and still is destroying the American farming industry. Part of Hoover's 28' campaign was the re-legalization of the SPA party, however, ever since the SPA entered into American political society, the growth of worker strikes (heavily linked to the SPA) and failures of negiotation have seen America's industry slow to a grinding halt. Hoover's policies of actively intervening in the economy and increasing the national debt has brought little success in improving the situtation overall. His victory in 1932 saw little celebrations as it was decided by a House vote, and this has made him quite possibly the most despised man in America. Everyone from Democrats to the ODP, SPA, and AFP are now calling him 'The Failed Humanitarian.

In-Game Biography: (Bad 30th President) ^{Click to Show}
Herbert Clark Hoover is the 30th President of the United States. With his suprise victory in the 1936 election, he has become the second president in the 20th Century to break the tradtional two terms of the Presidency. Hoover now stands guard over a nation on the brink of another Civil War. Despite all the economic interventionism that Hoover made over the last two terms, it has not done much for the United States. According to some, including his new vice president, it actually made the problem worse. Hoover now acknowledges the dangerous position the country is in and has begun to listen to his advisors such as Vice President Knox, his new cabinet, General Douglas MacArthur, and Director J. Edgar Hoover to help him solve the various economic, societal and political crisises that now plague the United States of America.

In-Game Biography: (Good 30th President) ^{Click to Show}
Herbert Clark Hoover is the 30th President of the United States, and is the second president in the 20th Century to have three terms in office. Many thought that when Hoover won in 1936, the United States would be forever destroyed, and throughout his term it looked like it was inevitable at various points. However, the important thing to many Americans at the end of the day is that it didn't occur. Hoover has gone from the most liked to the most hated and then back to the most liked politican and president in recent American memory. With the failures of his previous terms long gone, along with many of the problems facing America throughout the 30s, President Hoover and his cabinet look to the future of what this great nation can accomblish with his remaining time in office. These past three terms have aged Hoover to such a degree that the term of adorement used by the public to describe Hoover is 'The Grand Old Man.'

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• Back from the Brink: Due to Liberia's size and resources in comparison to those of America, returning to Washington as Hoover after losing the 1936 election and fleeing to Liberia is one of the most difficult paths in the game.
• Government in Exile: In the wake of the Second American Civil War's eruption, Hoover flees to Liberia and can proceed to declare the government in Monrovia to be the True American Government, and begin making preparations for his eventual return to Washington.
• President for Life: If Hoover flees to Liberia and proceeds to successfully return to Washington, he declares that he will never be stepping down. His time in Liberia has taught him that democracy is a weakness, not a strength. Hoover's new America shall be one of order and stability.
• Random Number God: Hoover can only run for a third term if the Garner-Wagner bill passes, which is almost completely dependent on RNG (the player can only slightly increase its chance of passing by working with either radical group).

Charles Curtis

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Role: Vice-President^note Head of State, President^note Head of State (1936 Presidential Election - Curtis elected), (1948 Republican Party Primary Election - Curtis elected)

Party: Republican Party (Conservatives)^note 
The Republican Party has experienced significant success since its inception in the days of Abraham Lincoln. The recent presidency of Woodrow Wilson has perhaps put a dent in this success, but the Republican Party still stands strong. However, the events of the past few years have endangered the continue dominance of the Republican Party, and although sitting President Herbert Hoover is himself a Republican, there is no guarantee the party will win the upcoming election. In fact, the party is somewhat split between different wings, particularly on the issue of trade: the more protectionist wing, represented by Hoover and his vice president, Charles Curtis, and the more socially focused and free-trade minded liberal wing, represented by rising star Alf Landon. Both sides believe in a stimulus program to get the country back on its feet, although notably, Curtis is more focused on this in his speeches, whereas Landon points to tariffs as the main culprit behind the economic crisis. Curtis is well known and quite popular within insider circles, and his position as Hoover's vice president has won him more friends than one might expect. However, Hoover's record has put a bit of a splotch on Curtis's record, and he will have to work hard to shrug off a challenge to his left from Alf Landon in the party primary. If he can accomplish this though, his advisors are confident his hopeful message will beat the doom-and-gloom of Garner and the extremists that threaten to sap support from both major parties. But, Curtis himself wonders if he can accomplish a recovery where Hoover could not, and it is yet to be seen how he will differ in a significant way from his friend. Whispers of a new government interventionism just around the corner have aroused anxiety in his advisors, yet his supporters have welcomed the rumors with significant enthusiasm, and perhaps this will be his path to victory.

Ideology: Classical Liberalism^note Market Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
The Vice President of the Hoover administration, Curtis is the voice of compromise and reform in the American government. The first President of Native American ancestry, he serves as an effective rallying point for racial justice and brings an affable face and new commitment to American values of liberty and freedom for all men, although many wonder if he can settle the coming conflict.

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• Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Curtis can become the first Native-American President of America.
• Internal Reformist: Curtis seeks to reform the American government by introducing anti-racist legislation
• Number Two: To Hoover as his Vice-President, however Curtis's loyalty to him declines as Hoover continuously fails to uplift American lives, and seeks to turn his face into the new one of the Republicans.
• Reasonable Authority Figure: As previously serving Vice-President to Hoover, Curtis commands a certain authority to his name. While also being an effective face for commitment to old American values and compromising to make change.

Alf Landon

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Role: President^note Head of State (1936 Presidential Election - Landon elected), (Landon chosen as Republican candidate, Post-War Election - Republicans elected)

Party: Republican Party (Liberal)^note 
The Republican Party has experienced significant success since its inception in the days of Abraham Lincoln. The recent presidency of Woodrow Wilson has perhaps put a dent in this success, but the Republican Party still stands strong. However, the events of the past few years have endangered the continue dominance of the Republican Party, and although sitting President Herbert Hoover is himself a Republican, there is no guarantee the party will win the upcoming election. In fact, the party is somewhat split between different wings, particularly on the issue of trade: the more protectionist wing, represented by Hoover and his vice president, Charles Curtis, and the more socially focused and free-trade minded liberal wing, represented by rising star Alf Landon. Both sides believe in a stimulus program to get the country back on its feet, although notably, Curtis is more focused on this in his speeches, whereas Landon points to tariffs as the main culprit behind the economic crisis. Landon is in a tough spot: he has found it difficult to criticize the incumbent party, since it is his party, and any critique of them could turn into a critique of him. The best he can do now is try to defeat Curtis and move forward at the head of a revitalized Republican Party. Even if he succeeds however, he has daunting four years ahead of him...

Ideology: Humanistic Capitalism^note Social Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Alf Landon was a successful entrepreneur in the oil business long before his entry into politics. This self-starter led to the creation of the United States Oil and Gas Association, a lobbying group associated with Standard Oil that Landon remains attached to this day. What initially seemed like a poor decision to break with Hoover's non-intervnetionalist position at the 11th hour before election day turned to his advantage when the Republican Party came with him. Even Hoover has begrudgingly come to endorse Landon, despite this personal betrayal of confidence. Now despite his humble demeanour Landon has proven to be the soft voice of confident economic recovery that America wanted. Although his strong ties with the oil lobby makes him an enemy of both socialists and Longists.

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• Self-Made Man: Landon's election material paints him as a self-made man, an entrepreneur who made his wealth starting from a small petroleum company.
• Start My Own: Landon at the last moment decides to disassociate himself with Hoover's Republicans, and forms his own faction within the Republican Party as the Liberals hope to distance themselves away from him and become the more progressive reformist within the Republican.

William Haywood

Role: President^note Head of State (1936 Presidential Election - Haywood elected)

Party: Socialist Party of America (IWW)^note 
The Industrial Workers of the World was founded in 1905 in Chicago, Illinois. Its main founders were Eugene Debs, Bill Haywood, Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, and Daniel De Leon, among others. Their motto "an injury to one is an injury to all" can be seen as representative of their greater party goals, which are first and foremost advocating for greater worker's rights and a new union-oriented economy. Today, the IWW is one of the most important groups within the SPA, and some would argue that it makes up its mainstream, for this wing of the party is currently the most popular. This could easily change, however. Of course, within such a faction, there are sure to be disagreements. Those who adhere to the IWW message generally identify themselves as syndicalists or anarcho-syndicalists, though they have different visions for how they would run the country. Bill Haywood has united this faction for now, with hopes to bring radical changes to the United States. As a result of this and the recent strife in the country, the SPA has exploded in popularity. Their main base of support is in the Steel Belt, which is now popularly called the Red Belt for the popularity of the SPA in the region. Due to his broad support in this area and the relative disunity of other regions, some even theorize that Haywood could win it all in the coming election.

Ideology: Syndicalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
If there ever was a man to represent the power of the working class, it would be William Haywood. Haywood has seen all corners of the country and lived alongside the working man. Haywood opposed Craft Unionism, which he felt could be divided and conquered by Capital. Instead founding one union, the International Workers of the World, meant to represent all working interests. As the founder of the IWW, 'Big Bill' has battled the enemies of the people throughout his life: The capitalist opportunists, the labor slavehandlers, and even agents of the government. Quick to anger and unafraid of action, Haywood is the Man for Labor and the Man for America.

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See his entry in the Combined Syndicates of America page.

Huey Long

Role: President^note Head of State (1936 Presidential Election - Long elected), (Deadlock Garner Presidency - Long elected), (1940 Populist Party Primary Election - Long elected)

Party: America First Party^note 
The America First Party is a new phenomenon in American politics, but in its short existence, it has managed to explode onto the political scene like a bomb. Louisiana Governor and now Senator Huey Long, known as the "Kingfish", has solidifed control over his state, and now has plans to run for president. He has sharply criticized President Hoover's attempts to ameliorate the crisis, instead advocating his own program of "Share Our Wealth". This program would limit personal net worth and yearly income, give old-age pensions to those over sixty years of age, work to guarantee free education for all, and redistribute wealth from the one percent to the rest of the population through taxes to pay for it. Long has already become a star in American political circles, and his speeches draw thousands of onlookers from Los Angeles to New York City. His greatest support has come in the Great Plains, the birthplace of Populism. Farmers and workers alike in this region, dealing with the brunt of the Dust Bowl crisis, have flocked to Long. However, his support is not limited to these states, and Long has enough support to potentially even win the upcoming election, assuming his anti-establishment message can sap enough support from the major parties and new party challengers. Should Long be elected though, he will face significant challenges. For one, opposition from the establishment would be rather strong, and Hoover has barely even acknowledged the AFP's existence. Further, should Long win, it is almost certain the result would be denounced as illegitimate by other parties, and this could cause conflict. Whatever happens though, the Kingfish and his AFP are ready, and anyone who underestimates them would be making a grave mistake., Populist Party (Populist) (Garner Deadlock)

Ideology: Longism^note Authoritarian Democracy, Longism^note Social Democracy (Populist Party)

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
In a world where politics is largely defined by strict ideological lines, one might think that a man like Huey Long has no place in it, yet it is the opposite that he has proven through his career.

Born in a small village in North Louisiana, Long was exposed to poverty and precariousness from an early age. He showed it after his election as governor of his state, always putting the interests of the poorest Americans before himself through numerous social programs, and for that he did not hesitate to use the big means when the situation required it. However, he was greatly opposed by the Establishment, who called him a dangerous demagogic, authoritarian and corrupt populist. This led the so-called 'Kingfish' to found his own party, the America First Party, a populist, patriotic party based on pragmatism with the main proposed social measure being the extensive 'Share Our Wealth' program. This party does not fit into a traditional classification system, bringing together center-left progressives as well as right-wing Christian populist conservatives, all united by their loyalty to Kingfish and their disdain for socialists who they consider to be far from the spirit of America.

Accompanied by loyal 'Minutemen' and the poor of America, leading a grand alliance of populists and sitting on a huge political machine encompassing the entire Midwest, the Kingfish is determined to shape America and democracy in his own image, no matter what the cost may be.

In-Game Biography: (USA Reunification President) ^{Click to Show}
Huey Long barely escaped capture when the American Union State fell. Only our quick action was able to save him. Not content to disappear into the dust bin of history, he has now shown up in our capital promising to use his political talent and charisma to keep the Progressive Party in power for a decade or more. He has renounced many of his previous beliefs in favor of a more mainstream Progressive platform, though he insists on keeping his "Share the Wealth" program. His promise is quite alluring and his prowess is obvious, though we must keep a close eye on him...

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See his entry in the American Union State page.

William H. Murray

Role: President^note Head of State (1936 Presidential Election - Murray elected), (Norris Deadlock Presidency - Murray elected), (1940 National People's Party Primary Election - Murray elected)

Party: Old Democratic Party^note 
During the Red Scare in President Woodrow Wilson's administration, syndicalists and other leftists were suppressed. However, the Republicans eased this pressure, and these groups have swelled in popularity once again. The Democrats, for their part, have done little to oppose this, and it seems that they are too weak, too corrupt, or both to deal with it. As such, former Oklahoma Governor "Alfalfa" Bill Murray has decided to lead anxious Dixiecrats to a new party, called the Old Democratic Party due to its espousal of older Democratic Party values. He has even decided to run for president with the motto of fighting "Communists, Corporations and Miscegenation". Murray's fiery speeches denouncing banks and political corruption have won him significant support in the South, but he has not accomplished this alone. The Ku Klux Klan, working in conjunction with the NDWL, has become a major force within the party, and have brought in more support than Murray had ever dreamed of. There are also the corporatist Fordists, who have given Murray a base outside the South as well, mainly among disaffected Democrats and Republicans in Northern cities. For now, these factions are unified under Murray's leadership, but if he wins the election, there is sure to be tension. These are the least of his worries though, as the ODP has even been ignored by some Southern congressmen, and they are rarely taken seriously on the national stage. Further, if the party can win in 1936, it is certain that there will be challenges to the ODP's leadership, and the situation might lead to armed conflict. Regardless, Murray is certain that the current system is failing, and he believes he is the only one who can save the country from itself., National People's Party (Murray-Machine) (NPP Election)

Ideology: Jacksonianism^note Paternal Autocracy, Authoritarian Christian Democracy^note Authoritarian Democracy (Norris Deadlock Presidency/NPP Election)

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
William Henry Davis Murray, better known as "Alfalfa Bill" has quite the life under his belt. Born on a farm in Texas, little would expect that Murray would end up where he is today, his life being unremarkable for the first years of his life. His first introduction into politics was as a campaigner and in a failed run for Senate. However, Murray took to politics, being a skilled orator and lawyer. Through alliances, he rose through the political ranks until he was elected Governor of Oklahoma. This sent him to the forefront of national politics and pitted him against Garner and the "Moderate" Democrats. Eventually, Murray split from the traditional Democrats and founded the "Old Democrat Party", which gained support from the Far-Right all across America. Now, President Murray must fight for his allies, for America, and for the White Race.

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See his entry in the Constitutional American Republic page.

George Norris

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Role: President^note Head of State (1936 Presidential Election - Norris elected), (Norris chosen as Progressive candidate, Post-War Election - Progressives elected

Party: Progressive Party^note 
Progressives in America have a long and proud history. For all their efforts though, they have little to show for it on the national stage. Theodore Roosevelt is pointed to as a main Progressive figure, yet his bid for the presidency in the Bull Moose Party was ultimately unsuccessful. Other Progressives have tried and failed to win the presidency in recent decades, most notably Wisconsin Progresive Robert M. La Follette. Now, with the country at its breaking point, they may finally have a shot. George Norris, popularly known as the "Fighting Liberal", is quite powerful within the Progressive Party. His support of a "Fair Deal" in the spirit of Teddy Roosevelt's old idea, as well as his populist appeals to farmers, have made him the likely nominee for the party in the coming election. While they represent a platform that is distasteful to most elites, some are beginning to wonder if they would be preferable to the extremists that plague the country, and see them as a party that could address the concerns of most voters while also keeping the peace.

Ideology: Radical Progressivism^note Social Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Despite his rural upbringing, Floyd Olson has been able to see the great diversity in America through travel and activism. Working as a Shabbos goy, an IWW stevedore, and finally an attorney pushed Olson towards Progressivism in the 1920s. Olson joined up with Robert LaFollette’s Progressive Party following the 1924 election. Olson worked tirelessly for the next decade in order to gain allies for the Progressive Party, stopping only to seek treatment for his stomach ulcers in 1930. A surprisingly influential Governor of Minnesota and a national advocate for peace catapulted him into the White House on a bipartisan ticket against radicalism.

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• Dry Crusader: Norris instates Prohibition across the US, viewing alcohol as a disease that poisons the mind, body and soul, and plagues the nation.
• Fictional Political Party: If Norris successfully stabilizes America and wins reelection, the Progressive Party will be cemented as a major party able to compete in presidential elections. This will usher in the "Fifth-Party System" as the Democrats and Republicans merge to form the New Whig Party to serve as the Progressives' main opposition.
• Internal Reformist: Norris conducts sweeping reforms, from the biggest unemployment relief to protecting the forests and abolishing the electoral college, in order to pull America from its dismal situation.
• Taking Up the Mantle: Norris considers it his duty to finish Theodore Roosevelt's dream that all Americans would be taken care of because it's the right thing to do.

John Nance Garner

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^{Warhawk Garner Portrait}

Role: President^note Head of State (1936 Presidential Election - Garner elected)

Party: Democratic Party^note 
The Democratic Party is old, yet Hoover's time in office has reinvigorated the party. Prominent Democrats see the current crisis as the perfect opportunity to regain the White House, yet they are not free from challenges. For all their faults, the Republican Party has remained a unified force in electoral politics. Meanwhile, an offshoot branch of the Democratic Party, led by "Alfala Bill" Murray, threatens to tear the Democratic Party in half. Their base in the South could all but cripple the Democrats in the popular vote, if not the electoral college as well. Worse, the Democrats have also suffered in traditionally friendly urban areas, like New York City, which have gone over to the Socialist Party of America. Speaker of the House John Nance Garner is not in the mood for negotiation. His platform is focused on decrying socialist radicals in the North, immigrants in the cities, and minorities in the South. The interventionist proposals of Curtis and Landon are anathema to Garner; he believes they would give too much ground to socialists and populists, as he says Hoover has in his time in office. He has deemed austerity the only solution to the nation's economic woes, noting that if the country tightened its belts, perhaps it could finally function. If he wants to win though, Garner will have to expand his base beyond its traditional supporters, or perhaps win back disaffected supporters who left with Murray. This will be no easy task, and Garner certainly has a hard task ahead of him. But, if he wins, Garner is confident that his hardline strategy towards extremists will ultimately save the country. His fellow house members hope he is right, for if he fails, the country will surely fall apart. For now, all eyes are on Garner.

Ideology: Social Conservatism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
John Nance Garner IV, known by his peers as 'Cactus Jack', is a lawyer and long-serving Representative from Texas and the new President of the United States. He is a man of the Democratic establishment, a mildly conservative politician, and, most importantly, a fervent supporter of democracy. This Texan judge sees no reason in compromise with either the left or the right.

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See his entry in the Texas folder below.

Douglas MacArthur

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^{Civilian MacArthur portrait}

Role: Field Marshal, President^note Head of State (Military Coup), (1940 Democrat Election - MacArthur elected)

Party: Military Junta, The Patriot Party (Liberals)^note 
These are the more liberally minded politicians and supporters of the new Patriot Party. Such supporters enjoy the new power we possess over the country, but they also solemnly remember the old days of democracy, and promise to keep the dream going for years to come, however they can., The Patriot Party (MacArthurites)^note 
These are the mainstream MacArthur supporters within the party. They are loyal to him and strongly believe in his ability to rule over the country over any others. Whether they can keep the country together during the process of rebuilding is yet to be seen., The Patriot Party (Ultranationalists)^note 
These party members have taken the word "patriot" to new heights. They are MacArthur's hardcore supporters, and will stop at nothing to restore order to the country. Advocating crackdowns or worse on those who disobey the new government, the ultranationalists seek a world where America, and America alone, is on top., Democratic Party (Democrat Election)

Ideology: Military Dictatorship^note Paternal Autocracy, Military Junta^note Authoritarian Democracy (Patriot Party), Social Conservatism (Democrat Election), Military Stratocracy^note National Populism (American Caesar)

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Son of Lieutenant general and civil war veteran Arthur MacArthur, young Douglas was prepared from an early life for military service. Instilled with a concern for the common man out west, and a hatred for former Confederates due to harassment in West Point, Douglas became a fine soldier. After serving in the Philippines, diplomatic posts in Japan, and defusing potential war in Mexico, MacArthur became Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. The strategic importance of the Philippines introduced MacArthur to Washington politics, and his set of allies and rivals. Although he adamantly denies being a politician, he has a good relationship with Hoover, conservative Democrats, and William Hearst. Despite his occasional admiration of populist James Coxey, MacArthur is willing to use deadly force against socialists, southern populists, and the forces that perpetuate political gridlock in Washington.

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• Awesome Anachronistic Apparel: After winning the Civil War, MacArthur can fully embrace his American Caesar nickname and switch to wearing a toga and laurels like the Romans of old.
• Cigar Chomper: MacArthur's portraits depict him smoking his iconic corncob pipe.
• Cult of Personality: MacArthur's men are expected to show the utmost loyalty to him, and most worship him like a god.
• Decapitated Army: Should MacArthur win the Civil War and declare himself the American Caesar but fail to foil a plot, he'll be assassinated, creating a power vacuum that eventually plunges America into warlordism.
• Elite Army: After being driven from D.C., MacArthur becomes convinced that his men need more training and insists that they should be pushed to new levels, so they would be unmatched on the battlefield.
• Face–Heel Turn: Although it is debatable whether MacArthur (as in vanilla KR) starts out as a hero or villain, this becomes much less ambiguous if he is driven from D.C. to Denver, as he becomes an ultranationalist dictator who rallies people to massacre those who have betrayed the US, and seeks a world where America, and America alone, is on top.
• The Gulag: After the civil war, MacArthur has the military and home watch round up dissidents and send them to military camps to do hard labor.
• The Remnant: If Washington falls while the WCC is still standing, MacArthur will flee to Denver and join forces with Omar Bradley, there to continue fighting.
• Secret Police: The Watchmen are a paramilitary force made up of citizens who have agreed to spy on others for the main purpose of keeping MacArthur safe.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

^{General Eisenhower}

Role: General, President^note Head of State (Eisenhower leads Patriot Party), (1952 Liberal Democrat Primary Election - Eisenhower elected)

Party: The Patriot Party (Liberals)^note 
These are the more liberally minded politicians and supporters of the new Patriot Party. Such supporters enjoy the new power we possess over the country, but they also solemnly remember the old days of democracy, and promise to keep the dream going for years to come, however they can., The Patriot Party (MacArthurites)^note 
These are the mainstream MacArthur supporters within the party. They are loyal to him and strongly believe in his ability to rule over the country over any others. Whether they can keep the country together during the process of rebuilding is yet to be seen., The Patriot Party (Ultranationalists)^note 
These party members have taken the word "patriot" to new heights. They are MacArthur's hardcore supporters, and will stop at nothing to restore order to the country. Advocating crackdowns or worse on those who disobey the new government, the ultranationalists seek a world where America, and America alone, is on top., Democratic Party

Ideology: Military Junta^note Authoritarian Democracy, Military Dictatorship^note Paternal Autocracy, Military Stratocracy^note National Populism, Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism (Democratic Election)

In-Game Biography: (General) ^{Click to Show}
Dwight David 'Ike' Eisenhower, a fan of military history since a young age, applied for both West Point and Annapolis in 1910, being accepted in the former after the highest ranking candidate failed the physical requirement in 1911. He graduated in 1915 along with Omar Bradley and was almost discharged due to a leg injury, but West Point's chief medical officer interceded with the War Department and obtained a commission for him. Eisenhower would be posted with the 19th Infantry Regiment in the Mexican Border and reached the rank of Captain in 1917. He was transferred to Fort Benning in late 1918, where he remained training with the Camp Polk Tank school until the 1919 Motor Transport Corps convoy. 'Ike' was promoted to Major in 1920. His interest in armored warfare only grew and grew, and quickly joined Patton's and Van Voorhis in their requests of increased funding for a mechanization program. In 1924, he was sent to Panama, where he served under General Fox Conner, who decided to tutor 'Ike' into philosophy, military history and military theory and was selected in 1925 for the Command and General Staff College, graduating first in a class of 245 officers. Conner would help 'Ike' to get into the War College, becoming one of the youngest students of the academy and receiving the praise of General Pershing himself. After his graduation, he was assigned to the Army War College, and then served as executive officer to Major General George Van Horn Moseley, Assistant Secretary of War, from 1929 to 1933. Since then he has served as chief military aide of General Douglas Mac Arthur, accompanying him to the Philippines, where he served as assistant military adviser to the Philippine government. Since then, he has become Mac Arthur's undisputed second in command, and while their personalities tend to clash often, many claim that their skills complement each other.

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See his entry in the Texas foldr below.

Henry H. Arnold

Role: General, President^note Head of State (Arnold leads Patriot Party)

Party: The Patriot Party (Liberals)^note 
These are the more liberally minded politicians and supporters of the new Patriot Party. Such supporters enjoy the new power we possess over the country, but they also solemnly remember the old days of democracy, and promise to keep the dream going for years to come, however they can., The Patriot Party (MacArthurites)^note 
These are the mainstream MacArthur supporters within the party. They are loyal to him and strongly believe in his ability to rule over the country over any others. Whether they can keep the country together during the process of rebuilding is yet to be seen., The Patriot Party (Ultranationalists)^note 
These party members have taken the word "patriot" to new heights. They are MacArthur's hardcore supporters, and will stop at nothing to restore order to the country. Advocating crackdowns or worse on those who disobey the new government, the ultranationalists seek a world where America, and America alone, is on top.

Ideology: Military Junta^note Authoritarian Democracy, Military Dictatorship^note Paternal Autocracy, Military Stratocracy^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: (General) ^{Click to Show}
Henry Harley "Hap" Arnold, a member of the distinguished American Arnold dynasty from which several politicians and military officers were part of, signed up for West Point when he had just turned 17. While he wanted to join the Cavalry corps, his grades and overall performance in the academy caused him to be assigned to the 29th Infantry Regiment, stationed at the Philippines. In April 1911, he requested a transfer to the Signal Corps, where he completed his instruction as an aviator on May. He'd continue his pioneering work in the air force throughout the late 1910s, and became fascinated by the aircraft developments in the Weltkrieg. During the Twenties, he joined up his colleague William Lendrum Mitchell to fight for an independent air force, which lead to Mitchell being court-martialed. Arnold stood, along with other renowned airmen, in defence of Mitchell but failed to win the trial. Arnold would continue to fight for an independent air force, trying to sway congressmen and recruit pilots to his cause, until he was sent to Fort Riley for 'attempting to influence legislation in an improper manner', where he spent the next few years writing books trying to interest young people in the air force. He'd return in 1928 to enter the Army's Command and General Staff School, from where he graduated in 1929. He'd continue changing posts in the American army until 1935, where he was assigned with the General Headquarters Air Force, the closest thing to an independent Air Force he had been in all his career, being promoted to Brigadier General in March 2, 1935. With his requests of an independent air force largely refused, Arnold may harbour some resentment against the general staff...

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See his entry in the Pacific States of America folder below.

William D. Leahy

Role: Admiral, President^note Head of State (Leahy coup)

Party: The U.S. Navy^note 
William D. Leahy has wrestled control of the control from the tyrannical Douglas MacArthur, and now intends to see his war to its finish. After the war, Leahy has no plans to stay in power. Instead, he hopes to restore some semblance of the old democracy Americans once enjoyed, though it is unclear just what this restoration will look like. What is known, though, is that the U.S. Navy will be hailed as the savior of American democracy for years to come, and its role in the post-war government is sure to be a prized one.

Ideology: Military Junta^note Authoritarian Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
William Daniel Leahy, born in 1875 and growing up in the Midwest, may seem out of place in a nation of radicals, revolutionaries, and tyrants. However, as Leahy ambitiously climbed the ranks of the U.S. Navy, he always remained loyal to his country first and foremost. Like his fellow military men, Leahy was troubled by the growing chaos in the United States, and when Douglas MacArthur couped the government, Leahy was silent. As MacArthur began to crack down on both Congress and the U.S. Navy, however, enforcing his will on both groups, Leahy became more and more disenchanted with the American Caesar. When circumstances spiraled out of control, with MacArthur's actions threatening the war effort, Leahy decided it was time to take action. Now, in the aftermath of the navy coup, Leahy leads a fractured government and a broken people in what seems like an unwinnable conflict. Despite this, Leahy has friends, both in Washington and in the West, and his committment to democracy has soothed many who originally felt alienated by MacArthur's leadership. With grim determination and a sharp mind, Leahy will do whatever he must to restore democracy to his battered country.

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• Cincinnatus: After seizing power from the tyrant MacArthur, Leahy has no desire to stay in power, but instead hopes to restore some semblance of the old democracy Americans once enjoyed. After his job is done, Leahy willingly gives up power to Congress and assumes the comparatively more modest title of Chief of Staff.
• Defector from Decadence: When the Civil War erupts, Leahy initially supports Douglas MacArthur, but disagrees with the latter's treatment of the civilian government, believing that the military should largely stay out of politics. His coup against MacArthur is motivated by how he sees MacArthur's junta as a threat to the very principles America was founded on.

Ernest J. King

Role: Admiral, President^note Head of State (King coup)

Party: Navy Junta^note 
Ernest J. King has taken power from Douglas MacArthur in an attempt to saved the navy -and the country- from his complete domination. Now, King is at the very top of the military hierarchy, and though there was much rhetoric about overthrowing tyrants, King plans to lead just as harshly as MacArthur did. After all, there is a war to win, and once that is done, we must begin rebuilding the country. All sailors can rest easy knowing that the navy will never be mistreated again...

Ideology: Military Dictatorship^note Paternal Autocracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
When Douglas MacArthur took power in Washington, he did not anticipate the danger that an admiral could pose, and yet Admiral Ernest Joseph King has proved to be the cause of MacArthur's demise. King, a brilliant yet arrogant man with a love for the sea and the air alike, has had a remarkable few years. It seemed that his career would be fairly unremarkable until, in the mid-1930's, King was promoted along with many other officers in an effort to help deal with the growing extremist movements in the country. However, King, believing democracy itself to be the cause of the nation's woes, sided with MacArthur when the man came to power. When MacArthur began to lord over the U.S. Navy and worse, King himself, it was a step too far. Believing that MacArthur was neglecting the navy to the detriment of the war effort, and resenting the control of an army man, King led a coup against the government. Now that he runs the country, King has many plans. First and foremost, a significant investment in the U.S. Navy is just what King believes is needed to win the war. When that is done, though, King has further plans for America. Most of all, he wishes to see America take its rightful place in the world, and to do so, he is more than willing to step on potential rivals, especially the scheming remnants of the old Entente...

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• The Starscream: Although King is loyal enough to Douglas MacArthur, he clearly has his own vision for how America should be run. If MacArthur tries to exert too much control over the United States Navy, King might launch a coup to replace him as America's new dictator.

Quentin Roosevelt

Role: Vice-President^note Head of State (Landon elected), President^note Head of State (Provisional President Post-Civil War selection - Roosevelt selected), (Roosevelt chosen as Progressive candidate, Post-War Election - Progressives elected), (1940 Progressive Party Primary Election - Roosevelt elected), (1944 Republican Party Primary Election - Roosevelt elected)

Party: Republican Party (Liberals)^note 
The Republican Party has experienced significant success since its inception in the days of Abraham Lincoln. The recent presidency of Woodrow Wilson has perhaps put a dent in this success, but the Republican Party still stands strong. However, the events of the past few years have endangered the continue dominance of the Republican Party, and although sitting President Herbert Hoover is himself a Republican, there is no guarantee the party will win the upcoming election. In fact, the party is somewhat split between different wings, particularly on the issue of trade: the more protectionist wing, represented by Hoover and his vice president, Charles Curtis, and the more socially focused and free-trade minded liberal wing, represented by rising star Alf Landon. Both sides believe in a stimulus program to get the country back on its feet, although notably, Curtis is more focused on this in his speeches, whereas Landon points to tariffs as the main culprit behind the economic crisis. Landon is in a tough spot: he has found it difficult to criticize the incumbent party, since it is his party, and any critique of them could turn into a critique of him. The best he can do now is try to defeat Curtis and move forward at the head of a revitalized Republican Party. Even if he succeeds however, he has daunting four years ahead of him..., Progressive Party^note 
Progressives in America have a long and proud history. For all their efforts though, they have little to show for it on the national stage. Theodore Roosevelt is pointed to as a main Progressive figure, yet his bid for the presidency in the Bull Moose Party was ultimately unsuccessful. Other Progressives have tried and failed to win the presidency in recent decades, most notably Wisconsin Progressive Robert M. La Follette. Now, with the country at its breaking point, they may finally have a shot. George Norris, popularly known as the "Fighting Liberal", is quite powerful within the Progressive Party. His support of a "Fair Deal" in the spirit of Teddy Roosevelt's old idea, as well as his populist appeals to farmers, have made him the likely nominee for the party in the coming election. While they represent a platform that is distasteful to most elites, some are beginning to wonder if they would be preferable to the extremists that plague the country, and see them as a party that could address the concerns of most voters while also keeping the peace.

Ideology: Jeffersonianism^note Social Liberalism, Social Democracy (Progressive), Georgism^note Social Democracy (Progressive Election)

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
The youngest son of former president Theodore Roosevelt, Quentin's early life was groomed for political activism in his father's Republican Party. Quentin, however, wished to be a pilot, and was injured in his training in 1918. Seeing his family and country being torn apart in recent years, Quentin pushed into politics and served as New York's Senator during the fateful year of 1936. Now that the great national disaster is over, Quentin's plan to follow in his father's footsteps and push for a new American Fair Deal.

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• Like Father, Like Son: Roosevelt seeks to use his political experience as a child that he learned from his father to take after his political goals and plans to reunite the country's political atmosphere with a new American Fair Deal.

Wendell Willkie

Role: President^note Head of State (Provisional President Post-Civil War selection - Willkie selected), (1940 Democrat Party Primary Election - Willkie elected)

Party: Republican Party (Conservatives)^note 
The Republican Party has experienced significant success since its inception in the days of Abraham Lincoln. The recent presidency of Woodrow Wilson has perhaps put a dent in this success, but the Republican Party still stands strong. However, the events of the past few years have endangered the continue dominance of the Republican Party, and although sitting President Herbert Hoover is himself a Republican, there is no guarantee the party will win the upcoming election. In fact, the party is somewhat split between different wings, particularly on the issue of trade: the more protectionist wing, represented by Hoover and his vice president, Charles Curtis, and the more socially focused and free-trade minded liberal wing, represented by rising star Alf Landon. Both sides believe in a stimulus program to get the country back on its feet, although notably, Curtis is more focused on this in his speeches, whereas Landon points to tariffs as the main culprit behind the economic crisis. Curtis is well known and quite popular within insider circles, and his position as Hoover's vice president has won him more friends than one might expect. However, Hoover's record has put a bit of a splotch on Curtis's record, and he will have to work hard to shrug off a challenge to his left from Alf Landon in the party primary. If he can accomplish this though, his advisors are confident his hopeful message will beat the doom-and-gloom of Garner and the extremists that threaten to sap support from both major parties. But, Curtis himself wonders if he can accomplish a recovery where Hoover could not, and it is yet to be seen how he will differ in a significant way from his friend. Whispers of a new government intervenionism just around the corner have aroused anxiety in his advisors, yet his supporters have welcomed the rumors with significant enthusiasm, and perhaps this will be his path to victory., Democratic Party (Democratic Party Election)

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism, Radical Liberalism^note Market Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Wendell Willkie has been many things in his life before presidency. He began as a William Jennings fan, a populist-minded Democrat. He became a socialist in college, and rumors persist that he seduced Soong Mei Ling during a diplomatic visit to China in 1933. Not to mention an affair with writer Irita Van Doren. He continued to stand out when he opposed Democrats to push for a bank holiday when the Great Depression hit. This support for financial institutions and his assertions that government aid should not interfere with market competition made the difference in his election campaign. There is also his support for integrating the civil service and armed forces, which has put him at odds with many other Democrats. It remains to be seen whether this multitalented man can handle the many roles of the presidency.

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• Internal Reformist: Willkie wants to integrate the civil service and armed forces, and he also believes market competition should not be interferred with. If he becomes President he can potentially make this happen.

James Eastland

Role: President^note Head of State (Provisional President Post-Civil War selection - Eastland selected), (1952 Conservative Democrat Party Primary Election - Sparkman elected)

Party: Democratic Party^note 
The Democratic Party is old, yet Hoover's time in office has reinvigorated the party. Prominent Democrats see the current crisis as the perfect opportunity to regain the White House, yet they are not free from challenges. For all their faults, the Republican Party has remained a unified force in electoral politics. Meanwhile, an offshoot branch of the Democratic Party, led by "Alfala Bill" Murray, threatens to tear the Democratic Party in half. Their base in the South could all but cripple the Democrats in the popular vote, if not the electoral college as well. Worse, the Democrats have also suffered in traditionally friendly urban areas, like New York City, which have gone over to the Socialist Party of America. Speaker of the House John Nance Garner is not in the mood for negotiation. His platform is focused on decrying socialist radicals in the North, immigrants in the cities, and minorities in the South. The interventionist proposals of Curtis and Landon are anathema to Garner; he believes they would give too much ground to socialists and populists, as he says Hoover has in his time in office. He has deemed austerity the only solution to the nation's economic woes, noting that if the country tightened its belts, perhaps it could finally function. If he wants to win though, Garner will have to expand his base beyond its traditional supporters, or perhaps win back disaffected supporters who left with Murray. This will be no easy task, and Garner certainly has a hard task ahead of him. But, if he wins, Garner is confident that his hardline strategy towards extremists will ultimately save the country. His fellow house members hope he is right, for if he fails, the country will surely fall apart. For now, all eyes are on Garner.

Ideology: Dixiecrat^note Social Conservatism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Son of the Mississippi Delta District Attorney, James Eastland was sidetracked from politics for the first three decades in order to run a plantation. An advocate of sharecropping who profited from their work until his plantation quadrupled in size. Eastland stood up in the Senatorial race against the Klan's candidate, and won. Against the Conservative Coalition, Eastman supported the Fair Deal legislation in his home state while voting for it in Congress. As his reputation and passage into the Constitution Party carried much weight, he successfully lead many Democratic voters to his campaign as the closest thing the party could offer to a national candidate.

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• Conflicting Loyalty: Eastland throughout his life was a plantation owner and supporter of sharecropping, when it got too big to manage and properly care for he opposed sharecropping. He went against a Klan Senator and opposed the Fair Deal in his home state while voting for it in Congress. He's a supporter of white supremacy and the deep south, but doesn't side with the CAR during the civil-war. To say he's a contradictory figure is an understatement.

Earl Warren

Role: President^note Head of State (William McAdoo dies - Warren steps in), (1948 Republican Party Primary Election - Warren elected)

Party: Republican Party (Conservatives)^note 
The Republican Party has experienced significant success since its inception in the days of Abraham Lincoln. The recent presidency of Woodrow Wilson has perhaps put a dent in this success, but the Republican Party still stands strong. However, the events of the past few years have endangered the continue dominance of the Republican Party, and although sitting President Herbert Hoover is himself a Republican, there is no guarantee the party will win the upcoming election. In fact, the party is somewhat split between different wings, particularly on the issue of trade: the more protectionist wing, represented by Hoover and his vice president, Charles Curtis, and the more socially focused and free-trade minded liberal wing, represented by rising star Alf Landon. Both sides believe in a stimulus program to get the country back on its feet, although notably, Curtis is more focused on this in his speeches, whereas Landon points to tariffs as the main culprit behind the economic crisis. Curtis is well known and quite popular within insider circles, and his position as Hoover's vice president has won him more friends than one might expect. However, Hoover's record has put a bit of a splotch on Curtis's record, and he will have to work hard to shrug off a challenge to his left from Alf Landon in the party primary. If he can accomplish this though, his advisors are confident his hopeful message will beat the doom-and-gloom of Garner and the extremists that threaten to sap support from both major parties. But, Curtis himself wonders if he can accomplish a recovery where Hoover could not, and it is yet to be seen how he will differ in a significant way from his friend. Whispers of a new government intervenionism just around the corner have aroused anxiety in his advisors, yet his supporters have welcomed the rumors with significant enthusiasm, and perhaps this will be his path to victory.

Ideology: Radical Liberalism^note Market Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Young Earl Warren thought his career was doomed when his father Mathias was blacklisted for joining a strike, but instead it motivated the young man into excelling past this stigma. This prior stigma motivated Earl into joining numerous fraternities and lodges in order to intermingle with the people that stigmatized his father, as well as serving in the military. These connections paid off and sent Earl into a life of public service and eventually reached the Governor seat of California in 1932, where he steered the declining Progressive movement towards the political centre away from the even more declining West Coast Socialist Party. Earl became a progressive entryist within the Republican party, pushing for national desegregation.

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• Taking Up the Mantle: When McAdoo dies, Warren will take it upon himself to continue his radicalist political goals.

Fiorello La Guardia

Role: President^note Head of State (Deadlock Garner Presidency - La Guardia elected)

Party: Populist Party (Moderate)

Ideology: Social Liberalism

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See his entry in the New York City folder below.

Charles Lindbergh

Role: President^note Head of State (Deadlock Norris Presidency - Lindbergh elected), (1940/1944/1948/1952 National People's Primary Election - Lindbergh elected)

Party: National People's Party (Fordist)

Ideology: Right Technocracy^note Paternal Autocracy

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See his entry in the Constitutional America Republic page.

William Dudley Pelley

Role: President^note Head of State (Deadlock Garner Presidency - Pelley elected), (1940 National People's Primary Election - Pelley elected)

Party: National People's Party (Moderate) (Deadlock Garner Presidency), National People's Party (Dixiecrat) (NPP Election)

Ideology: Pelleyism^note Authoritarian Democracy

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See his entry in the American Union State page.

Henry Wilson Temple

Role: President^note Head of State (Temple chosen as Progressive candidate, Post-War Election - Progressives elected)

Party: Progressive Party^note 
Progressives in America have a long and proud history. For all their efforts though, they have little to show for it on the national stage. Theodore Roosevelt is pointed to as a main Progressive figure, yet his bid for the presidency in the Bull Moose Party was ultimately unsuccessful. Other Progressives have tried and failed to win the presidency in recent decades, most notably Wisconsin Progresive Robert M. La Follette. Now, with the country at its breaking point, they may finally have a shot. George Norris, popularly known as the "Fighting Liberal", is quite powerful within the Progressive Party. His support of a "Fair Deal" in the spirit of Teddy Roosevelt's old idea, as well as his populist appeals to farmers, have made him the likely nominee for the party in the coming election. While they represent a platform that is distasteful to most elites, some are beginning to wonder if they would be preferable to the extremists that plague the country, and see them as a party that could address the concerns of most voters while also keeping the peace.

Ideology: Left Georgism^note Social Democracy

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• Dark Horse Victory: Compared to the other two candidates, Temple is definitely the lesser known figure. Though he can be elected as the compromisal candidate between the Progressives.

John Bricker

Role: President^note Head of State (Bricker chosen as Republican candidate, Post-War Election - Republicans elected), (1940/1952 Republican Party Primary Election - Bricker elected)

Party: Republican Party (Conservatives)^note 
The Republican Party has experienced significant success since its inception in the days of Abraham Lincoln. The recent presidency of Woodrow Wilson has perhaps put a dent in this success, but the Republican Party still stands strong. However, the events of the past few years have endangered the continue dominance of the Republican Party, and although sitting President Herbert Hoover is himself a Republican, there is no guarantee the party will win the upcoming election. In fact, the party is somewhat split between different wings, particularly on the issue of trade: the more protectionist wing, represented by Hoover and his vice president, Charles Curtis, and the more socially focused and free-trade minded liberal wing, represented by rising star Alf Landon. Both sides believe in a stimulus program to get the country back on its feet, although notably, Curtis is more focused on this in his speeches, whereas Landon points to tariffs as the main culprit behind the economic crisis. Curtis is well known and quite popular within insider circles, and his position as Hoover's vice president has won him more friends than one might expect. However, Hoover's record has put a bit of a splotch on Curtis's record, and he will have to work hard to shrug off a challenge to his left from Alf Landon in the party primary. If he can accomplish this though, his advisors are confident his hopeful message will beat the doom-and-gloom of Garner and the extremists that threaten to sap support from both major parties. But, Curtis himself wonders if he can accomplish a recovery where Hoover could not, and it is yet to be seen how he will differ in a significant way from his friend. Whispers of a new government interventionism just around the corner have aroused anxiety in his advisors, yet his supporters have welcomed the rumors with significant enthusiasm, and perhaps this will be his path to victory., Republican Party (1940/1952 Election)

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism, Christian Democracy^note Social Liberalism (Repulican Party Election)

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
An advocate for limited executive power and a non-interventionist interpretation, John Bricker is as old fashioned a Republican as they come. Bricker's career prior to his presidency was that of a rabble raiser and dissenter within the Republican Party railing against suspected socialist sympathizers and opposing the use of executive power to push economic reform. The country as a whole having come close to populist or authoritarian dictatorships just a few years prior.

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• Internal Reformist: He hates the executive branch, especially after MacArthur turned the country into a dictatorship. Bricker seeks to limit the executive's power immensely both to prevent economic reform and authoritarianism.

Arthur Vandenberg

Role: President^note Head of State (Vandenberg chosen as Republican candidate, Post-War Election - Republicans elected)

Party: Republican Party (Conservatives)^note 
The Republican Party has experienced significant success since its inception in the days of Abraham Lincoln. The recent presidency of Woodrow Wilson has perhaps put a dent in this success, but the Republican Party still stands strong. However, the events of the past few years have endangered the continue dominance of the Republican Party, and although sitting President Herbert Hoover is himself a Republican, there is no guarantee the party will win the upcoming election. In fact, the party is somewhat split between different wings, particularly on the issue of trade: the more protectionist wing, represented by Hoover and his vice president, Charles Curtis, and the more socially focused and free-trade minded liberal wing, represented by rising star Alf Landon. Both sides believe in a stimulus program to get the country back on its feet, although notably, Curtis is more focused on this in his speeches, whereas Landon points to tariffs as the main culprit behind the economic crisis. Curtis is well known and quite popular within insider circles, and his position as Hoover's vice president has won him more friends than one might expect. However, Hoover's record has put a bit of a splotch on Curtis's record, and he will have to work hard to shrug off a challenge to his left from Alf Landon in the party primary. If he can accomplish this though, his advisors are confident his hopeful message will beat the doom-and-gloom of Garner and the extremists that threaten to sap support from both major parties. But, Curtis himself wonders if he can accomplish a recovery where Hoover could not, and it is yet to be seen how he will differ in a significant way from his friend. Whispers of a new government intervenionism just around the corner have aroused anxiety in his advisors, yet his supporters have welcomed the rumors with significant enthusiasm, and perhaps this will be his path to victory.

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism

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• Good Old Ways: Vandenberg seeks to return to Hoover's laissez-faire market policies and absolutely despises economic reforms that move away from this philosophy.

Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

Role: President^note Head of State (Roosevelt Jr. chosen as Republican candidate, Post-War Election - Republicans elected)

Party: Republican Party (Conservatives)^note 
The Republican Party has experienced significant success since its inception in the days of Abraham Lincoln. The recent presidency of Woodrow Wilson has perhaps put a dent in this success, but the Republican Party still stands strong. However, the events of the past few years have endangered the continue dominance of the Republican Party, and although sitting President Herbert Hoover is himself a Republican, there is no guarantee the party will win the upcoming election. In fact, the party is somewhat split between different wings, particularly on the issue of trade: the more protectionist wing, represented by Hoover and his vice president, Charles Curtis, and the more socially focused and free-trade minded liberal wing, represented by rising star Alf Landon. Both sides believe in a stimulus program to get the country back on its feet, although notably, Curtis is more focused on this in his speeches, whereas Landon points to tariffs as the main culprit behind the economic crisis. Curtis is well known and quite popular within insider circles, and his position as Hoover's vice president has won him more friends than one might expect. However, Hoover's record has put a bit of a splotch on Curtis's record, and he will have to work hard to shrug off a challenge to his left from Alf Landon in the party primary. If he can accomplish this though, his advisors are confident his hopeful message will beat the doom-and-gloom of Garner and the extremists that threaten to sap support from both major parties. But, Curtis himself wonders if he can accomplish a recovery where Hoover could not, and it is yet to be seen how he will differ in a significant way from his friend. Whispers of a new government intervenionism just around the corner have aroused anxiety in his advisors, yet his supporters have welcomed the rumors with significant enthusiasm, and perhaps this will be his path to victory.

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism

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• Like Father, Like Son: Son of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. takes after his father's political activism and war service while also staying true to moderatism and shouting 'bully!' like his father would.

Happy Chandler

Role: President^note Head of State (Chandler chosen as Democrat candidate, Post-War Election - Democrats elected), (1948 Conservative Democrat Party Primary Election - Rayburn elected)

Party: Democratic Party^note 
The Democratic Party is old, yet Hoover's time in office has reinvigorated the party. Prominent Democrats see the current crisis as the perfect opportunity to regain the White House, yet they are not free from challenges. For all their faults, the Republican Party has remained a unified force in electoral politics. Meanwhile, an offshoot branch of the Democratic Party, led by "Alfala Bill" Murray, threatens to tear the Democratic Party in half. Their base in the South could all but cripple the Democrats in the popular vote, if not the electoral college as well. Worse, the Democrats have also suffered in traditionally friendly urban areas, like New York City, which have gone over to the Socialist Party of America. Speaker of the House John Nance Garner is not in the mood for negotiation. His platform is focused on decrying socialist radicals in the North, immigrants in the cities, and minorities in the South. The interventionist proposals of Curtis and Landon are anathema to Garner; he believes they would give too much ground to socialists and populists, as he says Hoover has in his time in office. He has deemed austerity the only solution to the nation's economic woes, noting that if the country tightened its belts, perhaps it could finally function. If he wants to win though, Garner will have to expand his base beyond its traditional supporters, or perhaps win back disaffected supporters who left with Murray. This will be no easy task, and Garner certainly has a hard task ahead of him. But, if he wins, Garner is confident that his hardline strategy towards extremists will ultimately save the country. His fellow house members hope he is right, for if he fails, the country will surely fall apart. For now, all eyes are on Garner.

Ideology: Social Conservatism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
The turning point in Happy Chandler's career came during his intermission in politics to become the Commissioner of Baseball. A term as Governor had established Chandler as a respectable and industrious Democrat with a firm hand on the party line. This stint as Commissioner of Baseball saw a historical decision to allow integrated baseball teams, which led to the end of segregated baseball. This only further elevated Chandler as a Senator and made his decision to carry this support into the Conservative wing of the Democratic Party even more important. His insistence that fiscal conservatism and the race question were not tied together stood against Strom Thurmond's line...

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• Internal Reformist: Chandler used his position as Governor and Commissioner of Baseball to properly desegregate baseball forever.

Adlai Stevenson

Role: Vice-President^note Head of State (Roosevelt President), President^note Head of State (Stevenson chosen as Democrat candidate, Post-War Election - Democrats elected), (1952 Liberal Primary Election - Stevenson elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: Centrism^note Social Liberalism, Centrism^note Market Liberalism (Liberal Election)

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
The reputation of Adlai Stevenson's father, that of an isolationist, dogged Adlai Stevenson II well into his political career. This position among the Democrats was put to the test with the American First Party, which depleted the party rank. Adlai stood to his roots during this most contentious time and persevered. As Governor of Illinois Adlai reformed the police force to be less at odds with socialists and even defended their rights to organize in the face of the Red Scare. Most doubted Adlai's ability to win against the respected General Eisenhower, but through an in kind appreciation from socialist voters Adlai won in the end.

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• Internal Reformist: Stevenson is one of the progressive Democrat candidates and can move the Democratic Party to a more progressive and future.
• Reasonable Authority Figure: While being the Governor of Illinois, Adlai reformed the police to favor the socialists and defended their right to organize even during the contentious time of the Red Scare.

Alben W. Barkley

Role: President^note Head of State (Barkley chosen as Democrat candidate, Post-War Election - Democrats elected), (1944 Democrat Party Primary Election - Barkley elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: National Liberalism^note Social Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Alben draws from over thirty years of political experience within the Democrat party and his own smart judgement. While Alben supported Wilson's reforms, he opposed McAdoo's attempts to reverse those policies. After several failed national election bids and a steady voting record, Alben was the right piece on the chess board in this election to gain the White House for the Democrats.

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• Internal Reformist: Barkley supported Woodrow Wilson's economic reforms and opposed McAdoo's reversing of Wilson's policies. He attempted to go through with being elected as President multiple times but failed everytime, but can finally reform through Hoover's policies when elected.

Martin Dies Jr.

Role: President^note Head of State (Dies Jr. chosen as Democrat candidate, Post-War Election - Democrats elected)

Party: Democratic Party^note 
The Democratic Party is old, yet Hoover's time in office has reinvigorated the party. Prominent Democrats see the current crisis as the perfect opportunity to regain the White House, yet they are not free from challenges. For all their faults, the Republican Party has remained a unified force in electoral politics. Meanwhile, an offshoot branch of the Democratic Party, led by "Alfala Bill" Murray, threatens to tear the Democratic Party in half. Their base in the South could all but cripple the Democrats in the popular vote, if not the electoral college as well. Worse, the Democrats have also suffered in traditionally friendly urban areas, like New York City, which have gone over to the Socialist Party of America. Speaker of the House John Nance Garner is not in the mood for negotiation. His platform is focused on decrying socialist radicals in the North, immigrants in the cities, and minorities in the South. The interventionist proposals of Curtis and Landon are anathema to Garner; he believes they would give too much ground to socialists and populists, as he says Hoover has in his time in office. He has deemed austerity the only solution to the nation's economic woes, noting that if the country tightened its belts, perhaps it could finally function. If he wants to win though, Garner will have to expand his base beyond its traditional supporters, or perhaps win back disaffected supporters who left with Murray. This will be no easy task, and Garner certainly has a hard task ahead of him. But, if he wins, Garner is confident that his hardline strategy towards extremists will ultimately save the country. His fellow house members hope he is right, for if he fails, the country will surely fall apart. For now, all eyes are on Garner.

Ideology: Social Conservatism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
While Martin Dies Jr. is a politician, those who look at him as just another bureaucrat in a suit would be mistaken. Originally just another Texan Democrat in the House of Representatives, Dies rose in prominence for his passionate opposition to syndicalism. By the time of the 1936 election, he was Chairman of the House Committee to Investigate Un-American Activities and a key ally of John Nance Garner. Once Texas declared its intent to break away from the union, Dies returned to his home state, taking with him his authoritarian tendencies. Hungry for power in the young Texan nation, Dies turned away from Garner to Huey Long and the America First Party. After gaining the favor of New Orleans, Dies became the head of the Texan branch of the America First Party, and now serves as Governor following Texas’ decision to bow to the Union State. Dies is quickly emerging as an important figure within the right wing of the America First Party and is even reputed to privately support the Christian Party. Meanwhile, he suppresses opposition to his authority, and is carefully working to shape Texas in his image as much as Long will allow.

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• Corrupt Bureaucrat: Dies Jr. served as the Chairman of HUAC, an authoritarian hearing committee that fearmongered and baited citizens of supporting radical politics who were then arrested. Not only that, when Texas breaks from the AUS, he gains power through AFP relations and uses his power hungriness to go through as an authoritarian leader of Texas.
• Screw This, I'm Outta Here: When America collapses, Dies Jr. doesn't stick with Federal Government, he goes to his home state Texas when it rebels and serves as Governor through a hungry power grab.

Jack Reed

Role: Vice President^note Head of State (Haywood elected President), President^note Head of State (1940 Populist Party Primary Election - Reed elected)

Party: Populist Party (Leftist)

Ideology: De Leonism^note Radical Socialism

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See his entry in the Combined Syndicates of America page.

Norman Thomas

Role: President^note Head of State (1940 Populist Party Primary Election - Thomas elected), (1948 Progressive Party Primary Election - Taylor elected)

Party: Populist Party (Leftist) (Populist Party Election), Progressive Party (Progressive Party election)

Ideology: Christian Socialism^note Radical Socialism

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See his entry in the Combined Syndicates of America page.

Paul H. Maloney

Role: President^note Head of State (1940 Populist Party Primary Election - Maloney elected)

Party: Populist Party (Populist)

Ideology: Longism^note Social Democracy

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See his entry in the American Union State page.

Upton Sinclair

Role: President^note Head of State (1940/1944 Populist Party Primary Election - Sinclair elected), (1944 Progressive Party Primary Election - Sinclair elected),

Party: Populist Party (Leftist) (Populist Party Election), Progressive Party (Progressive Party election)

Ideology: Radical Progressivism^note Radical Socialism (Populist Party Election), Liberal Socialistm^note Radical Socialism (Progressive Party Election)

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See his entry in the Pacific States of America folder below.

Earl Browder

Role: President^note Head of State (1940/1944/1948 Populist Party Primary Election - Browder elected)

Party: Populist Party (Leftist)

Ideology: Broad Communism^note Radical Socialism

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See his entry in the Combined Syndicates of America page.

Earl Kemp Long

Role: President^note Head of State (1944 Populist Party Primary Election - Long elected)

Party: Populist Party (Populist)

Ideology: Longism^note Social Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Earl Kemp Long, born in 1895, is the younger brother of the late rebel leader Huey Long. Continuing in his brother's footsteps, Earl is a progressive reformer who campaigned in dixie on a ticket of expanded school lunches, public works, and minoritiy rights. Many devotee's of Huey's brother herald him as a true heir that will finish what his brother started. Others however say that Longisim is what lost the war against the Federals to begin with. Either way, Earl Kemp Long's political future will continue to be defined by the legacy of Huey, unless he can forge his name as a polical force in its own right.

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See his entry in the American Union State page.

Robert M. La Follette Jr.

Role: President^note Head of State (1944 Populist Party Primary Election - La Follette Jr. elected)

Party: Populist Party (Populist)

Ideology: National Progressivism^note Social Democracy

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• Like Father, Like Son: Follette Jr. is just like his father Follette. They both fight for progressive democracy, they're very vocal about isolationism, and they support progressive populism.

Sam DeWitt

Role: President^note Head of State (1948 Populist Party Primary Election - DeWitt elected)

Party: Populist Party (Leftist)

Ideology: Moderate Socialism^note Radical Socialism

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• Internal Reformist: DeWitt has spent his time in the American government as a New York state legislator attempting to make egalitarian and socialist reforms by being a Socialist Party representative defending other socialists' campaigns, but not being too successful in getting re-elected.

Gus Hall

Role: President^note Head of State (1952 Populist Party Primary Election - Hall elected)

Party: Populist Party (Leftist)

Ideology: Broad Communism^note Radical Socialism

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See his entry in the Combined Syndicates of America page.

Darlington Hoopes

Role: President^note Head of State (1952 Populist Party Primary Election - Johnson elected), (1952 Progressive Party Primary Election - Hoopes elected)

Party: Populist Party (Leftist) (Populist Party Election), Progressive Party (Progressive Party Election)

Ideology: Quaker Socialism^note Radical Socialism

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See his entry in the Combined Syndicates of America page.

Jim Folsom

Role: President^note Head of State (1952 Populist Party Primary Election - Folsom elected)

Party: Populist Party (Populist)

Ideology: Left Georgism^note Social Democracy

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See his entry in the American Union State page.

Philip Fox La Follette

Role: President^note Head of State (1940/1944/1948/1952 Progressive Party Primary Election - La Follette Jr. elected), (1948 Populist Party Primary Election - La Follette elected)

Party: Progressive Party (Progressive Party Election), Populist Party (Populist) (Populist Party Election)

Ideology: National Progressivism^note Social Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
A professional Wisconsin progressive, Philip is the most successful of the politically active La Follette family. A friend and former mentor to Floyd Olson, who had been convinced to join the Farmer Labor Party in order to continue to help his state in need. With the spectre of isolationism that Philip's father Robert stood for, Philip nonetheless stands behind the need for a strong military in the Americas as well as the full extent and strength of the government as promoted by the Farmer Labor Party.

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See his entry in the American Union State page.

Charles L. McNary

Role: President^note Head of State (1940 Progressive Party Primary Election - McNary elected)

Party: Progressive Party (Progressive Party election), Populist Party (Populist) (Populist Party Election)

Ideology: Humanistic Capitalism^note Social Democracy, Social Liberalism (Republican Party Election)

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Charles McNary stood behind the foundation of the Republican party when it was under attack from all angles in 1936. A Progressive at heart but also a pragmatist, McNary was seen within the party as an insurance against the Northwest descending into radicalism, which also made him allies with an ally of Entente interests in North America. In fact, his company provided electricity to a significant portion of Western Canada by the 1940s due to this relationship.

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• Internal Reformist: McNary was always the most left-leaning Republican during his time in the Senate to introduce Progressive reforms.

Henry A. Wallace

Role: Vice-President^note Head of State (Roosevelt Preisdency), President^note Head of State (1940/1944 Progressive Party Primary Election - Wallace elected), (1948 Populist Party Primary Election - Wallace elected)

Party: Progressive Party (Progressive Party election), Populist Party (Populist) (Populist Party Election)

Ideology: Georgism^note Social Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Humble beginnings as an Iowa farmer did not dissuade a young Henry Wallace from seeing the world and gaining worldly insight. His fortune came from inventing hybrid corn breeds, a major innovation that allowed Wallace him travel the world. Henry visited India and became acquainted with Theosophy, a Hinduist school of thought popular in Russia that draws elements from Christian Anarchism and Socialism. These teachings ultimately alienated him from mainstream socialism and pushed him into the Farmer Labor Party when he returned. Wallace portrays himself above all else a pragmatic economist and an agricultural expert capable of the agrarian reform America needs.

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• Internal Reformist: Wallace is an upfront progressive, who's aim is to move America towards a more progressive future and to equalize the economic system.

Glen H. Taylor

Role: President^note Head of State (1948/1952 Progressive Party Primary Election - Taylor elected), (1952 Populist Party Primary Election - Taylor elected)

Party: Populist Party (Populist)

Ideology: Humanistic Capitalism^note Social Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Being President was just as much a surprise to Glen Taylor as it was to the voting public. The man that had wanted at one point to be a wandering preacher and then a country singer had finally reached a position that befitted his skills. Taylor was known in Congress as a compassionate economist and advocate of progressive policies and singing to children on the steps of the Capitol. Taylor's compassion fueled his opposition to segregation, and despite his eccentricities he has endeared himself to the American people, which is all he ever wanted.

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• Internal Reformist: Very driven to oppose segregation, Taylor uses his singing and position as president to fulfill progressive policies that benefit the American people.

Alfred Mitchell Bingham

Role: President^note Head of State (1944/1948/1952 Progressive Party Primary Election - Bingham elected)

Party: Progressive Party

Ideology: Radical Progressivism^note Radical Progressivism

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See his entry in the American Union State page.

Ronald Reagan

^{General Reagan}

Role: General, President^note Head of State (1952 Progressive Party Primary Election - Reagan elected), (1952 Republican Party Primary Election - Reagan elected)

Party: Progressive Party, Republican Party (Republican Election)

Ideology: Paternal Socialism^note Social Democracy, National Liberalism^note Social Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Growing up and out of the rural reaches of Illinois, Ronald Reagan had first caught the public’s eye with his soothing voice and witty personality, culminating in a uniquely charismatic figure that many Americans would tune in to listen time to time. Not soon after the outbreak of the Second American Civil War, Reagan would find himself day by day at the front end of the microphone, broadcasting to the loyal men and women of the United States and offering a source of comfort to the soldiers on the federal frontlines. In such little time the radio star’s popularity skyrocketed, and after the war had ended he would ride his fame all the way to the Oval Office, as a ‘man of the people’, and a stalwart reminder of the United State’s perseverance against extremism.

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See his entry in the Combined Syndicates of America page.

Thomas Dewey

Role: President^note Head of State (1940/1944/1952 Republican Party Primary Election - Dewey elected)

Party: Republican Party

Ideology: Humanistic Capitalism^note Social Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Born in Owosso, Michigan, on March 24, 1902 - Thomas Edmund Dewey attended the University of Michigan, where he briefly contemplated a career in singing. After a throat ailment convinced him a job in such was risky, Dewey instead pursued law which brought him to New York City. First serving as a federal prosecutor, Dewey achieved headlines in the 1930s by prosecuting gangster Waxey Gordon. With an excellent memory, Dewey used his details of crimes and telephone taps to bring down criminal organizations. Unfortunately for Dewey, however, the great civil war forced him to flee from New York City and head north to New England, where he would serve as governor in 1942, 1946, and 1950. Regarded as an honest and effective governor, Dewey banned racial discrimination in employment and increased state aid for education and salaries for state employees. His Postwar "Reconstruction Fund" helped the city of New York recover after years of brutal civil war that had utterly devastated the metropolis, and with such fame, he achieved the Republican nomination in 1952.

Securing the election of 1952, Dewey is now the 36th President of the United States and leads a mighty America, years of civil war and instability long behind her. Serving alongside him is the grandson of the legendary American oil baron John Rockefeller, Nelson Rockefeller. A noted art collector, businessman, and politician, Rockefeller has been noted for his liberal and progressive views despite his Republican background.

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• Internal Reformist: Dewey made sure as New England's governor during the war to ban racial discrimination in employment and created a Reconstruction Fund to get New England back on its feet after the destruction from the civil war.

Warren Harding

Role: President^note Head of State (1940 Republican Party Primary Election - Harding elected)

Party: Republican Party

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Warren Gamaliel Harding may not have the right profile for the presidency, but that hasn't stopped him from reaching that position.

Harding may seem like a typical Republican at first glance, extolling the virtues of small government and the classic free market economy, but it would be foolish to limit him to that. He first became known in his home state of Ohio for his outspoken rejection of political machines, his generally more progressive views than the average conservative Republican, and his natural charisma, with Harry M. Daugherty, then U.S. Attorney General, even saying of Harding that ‘He looked like a President’. Harding, as a Senator from Ohio, championed opposition to the Socialist Party of America in his home state as socialist ideals advanced greatly in popularity there.

Unfortunately, no one is perfect, and one of Harding's hallmarks is the proliferation of scandals of all kinds, from extramarital affairs to political shenanigans by his allies. Still, Warren's popularity as president is high, and he intends to use the powers of the presidency to ensure the preservation of democracy and of the American Dream.

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• Corrupt Politician: Similarly to OTL, Hardin has his cabinet filled with corrupt officials who are bridled with scandals, Harding especially is the worst offender.

Charles Halleck

Role: President^note Head of State (1940 Republican Party Primary Election - Halleck elected)

Party: Republican Party

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Born around DeMotte, Indiana on August 22nd, 1900, Charles Abraham Halleck started his career the way many future politicians do - by pursuing a career in law. Soon after graduating from Indiana University and being admitted to the bar, Halleck became the prosecuting attorney for Indiana's 13th district court. Halleck's formal entry into politics only came in 1934, when he was chosen to take the seat of an incoming Republican representative who had died less than two weeks after that year's midterm elections. Halleck was only in Washington for two years before the Second Civil War broke out, but he saw enough to determine that compromise with the radicals was useless at best and un-American at worst. The young representative doggedly supported the Federal war effort, but eventually made waves by declaring that emergency price controls and rationing should be rolled back as soon as possible - he argued that Americans should "live again as God meant them to live", and not as some Washington bureaucrat did.

Throughout his career, Halleck has defined himself as an ardently conservative Republican, scoffing at the party's Eastern establishment and their calls for moderation. To him, Americans didn't fight two civil wars just for the government to micromanage their lives - they fought for the freedom to live as they pleased, and their right to live under a government that holds this freedom sacred. Ushering a new generation of post-war politicians, President Halleck has made it clear that his sole mission is to ensure that America will be free for decades to come.

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• Good Old Ways: Halleck hates radicalism of all kinds, and is very moved by christian conservatism to the point that he'll ensure America stays conservative and free.

Milton Hershey

Role: President^note Head of State (1940 Republican Party Primary Election - Hershey elected)

Party: Republican Party

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism

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• Richard Nixon, the Used Car Salesman: Hershet in OTL, was the founder of the Hershey Company known for making candy bars and sugary sweets. Here, he's a candidate for the Republican Party and can potentially become President of America.

Robert A. Taft

Role: President^note Head of State (1940 Republican Party Primary Election - Taft elected)

Party: Republican Party

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism

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• Nepotism: Descending from the Taft family, his father William Howard Taft has helped him sustain himself as a relatively well known political figure, and can help him become President just like his father.

Quentin Roosevelt II

Role: President^note Head of State (1948 Republican Party Primary Election - Roosevelt II elected)

Party: Republican Party

Ideology: Jeffersonianism^note Market Liberalism

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• Nepotism: Just like his uncle and father, Quentin is part of the Roosevelt family. While in OTL he died in 1948, here he uses his influence and connections to get into the political game instead of the military.

Harold Stassen

Role: Admiral, President^note Head of State (1952 Republican Party Primary Election - Stassen elected)

Party: Republican Party

Ideology: Radical Progressivism^note Market Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
While the senior Republican Party leadership like Willkie and Dewey had preoccupied the 1930s with the minutia of the 1936 crisis, Harold Stassen was serving in the US Navy and being exposed into the wider world. An important lesson learned is the importance of international cooperation as opposed to the tariffs that his fellow Republicans were pushing for. A firm opponent of international syndicalism, Stassen believes that laissez faire economic policies must be replaced by strategic economic cooperation There is no need to hold onto undemocratic institutions such as segregation which only feeds syndicalist arguments.

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• Internal Reformist: Stassen favors to move laissez-faire capitalism towards a more economic cooperative system, and to undo many undemocratic institutions like segregation.

Al Smith

Role: President^note Head of State (1940/1944 Democrat Party Primary Election - Smith elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: Humanistic Capitalism^note Social Liberalism, Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism (1944)

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See his entry in the American Union State page.

Harry F. Byrd

Role: President^note Head of State (1940 Democrat Party Primary Election - Byrd elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: Clientelism^note Social Conservatism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Whereas many southern populists fell to Huey Long's charms and deserted the Democratic Party, Harry F. Byrd stood his ground. Harry Byrd was born into a Virginian Brahmin family with a direct line to the American Revolution. A firm believer in segregation and fiscally conservative policies intended to reduce the national debt. Holding firm to his anti-Keynesian policies, Harry Byrd won as the stabilizing image of American traditional establishment.

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• Corrupt Politician: Byrd prefers to keep the establishment of the Democratic Party and doesn't get rid of the party machines. Despite him previously agreeing to get rid of its corrupt practices from Patton, he still keeps some of them for the moderates in the party.

James E. Murray

Role: President^note Head of State (1944 Democrat Party Primary Election - Murray elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: Humanistic Capitalism^note Social Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Alben draws from over thirty years of political experience within the Democrat party and his own smart judgement. While Alben supported Wilson's reforms, he opposed Mc Adoo's attempts to reverse those policies. After several failed national election bids and a steady voting record, Alben was the right piece on the chess board in this election to gain the White House for the Democrats.

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• Good Old Ways: An old politician and longtime supporter of Wilson's reforms and hatred of McAdoo's attempted reversal, seeks to keep semi-progressive capitalism as the mainstream.

Harry S. Truman

Role: President^note Head of State (1948 Liberal Democrat Party Primary Election - Truman elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Harry Truman's dream of glory in war was dashed when the UC choose to prolong their neutrality during the Weltkrieg. Truman had dropped his college and law degree to prepare himself for the conflict that never came. Continued active service in Central America informed him of the threats of insurgent guerilla warfare. Truman brought this this discipline in the face of chaotic warfare back to Missouri and helped the state as Senator relieve towns that were struck by the chaos of 1936. For this Truman was promoted within the Democratic Party, and supported the New Deal legislation. Most strikingly was his push against the conservatives in favour of military desegregation.

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See his entry in the American Union State page.

William Averell Harriman

Role: President^note Head of State (1948 Liberal Democrat Party Primary Election - Harriman elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism

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• Self-Made Man: Harriman is one of the founders of the Brown Brothers Harriman Bank, and accumulated his wealth while working in the bank to become a rich man.

Jimmy Stewart

Role: General, President^note Head of State (1948 Liberal Democrat Party Primary Election - Stewart elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism

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• Can't Refuse the Call Anymore: Upset by the chaos unfolding around him while being somewhat uneasy, Stewart stops his acting career from retiring to partake in the civil war as a pilot hoping for the United States to be victorious so he can finally retire.
• The Pornomancer: Prior to being involved in the civil war, Stewart partook in quite a few films through his career as a playboy, and had quite an eye for many women.

Sam Rayburn

Role: President^note Head of State (1948 Conservative Democrat Party Primary Election - Rayburn elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: Social Conservatism

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• Good Old Ways: Rayburn doesn't prefer to stray too far away from mainstream politics, he's a staunch constitutionalist who favors a strong executive as he did when he was Speaker of the House.
• The Apprentice: Is a protege to Garner.

John Sparkman

Role: President^note Head of State (1952 Conservative Democrat Party Primary Election - Sparkman elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: Dixiecrat^note Social Conservatism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Born in a log cabin and raised on a farm, John Sparkman had a very relatable upbringing. A rapidly ascending legal career and political clubs later and Sparkman had become the Democratic Representative for Huntsville. His victory being especially important in the fateful Year of 36 as he beat the AFP's candidate. Sparkman was instrumental in opening education up to immigrants and women in the South. Silent on social matters and bolstered by his support of science education, Sparkman spoke out against defensive US foreign policy, and eventually left for the Constitution Party, where his reputation put him on the fast track to presidency

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• Internal Reformist: Responsible for opening education up for southern immigrants and women, supports science education, seeks to move the US away from its interventionist foreign policy to something more isolationist.

Richard Russell Jr.

Role: President^note Head of State (1940/1944/1948 National People's Primary Election - Russell Jr. elected)

Party: National People's Party (Moderate)

Ideology: Dixiecrat^note Social Conservatism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
The final ascent into the White House by Richard Russell Jr. is the final stroke in a long game that extends even before his time in the Democrat party. Russell Jr. has accumulated the right combination of titles in the US Navy, in the Georgian House of Representatives, and the US Congress to secure universal respect. His focus that de-segregation should happen entirely on southern terms proved popular with a national audience. Time will tell whether this position is sustainable.

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See his entry in the Constitutional America Republic page.

Eugene Talmadge

Role: President^note Head of State (1940/1944 National People's Primary Election - Talmadge elected)

Party: National People's Party (Hardline Dixiecrat)

Ideology: Jacksonianism^note Paternal Autocracy

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See his entry in the Constitutional America Republic page.

David Bibb Graves

Role: President^note Head of State (1940 National People's Primary Election - Graves elected)

Party: National People's Party (Dixiecrat)

Ideology: Authoritarian Christian Democracy^note Authoritarian Democracy

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See his entry in the Constitutional America Republic page.

Strom Thurmond

Role: President^note Head of State (1944/1948/1952 National People's Primary Election - Thurmond elected), (1948 Conservative Democrat Party Primary Election - Rayburn elected)

Party: National People's Party (Dixiecrat)

Ideology: Authoritarian Christian Democracy^note Authoritarian Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
The decision by Strom to turn the Conservative Manifesto into a raison d’état for the Conservative wing of the Democratic Party was a risky move. Strom had spent decades within the Democratic Party attempting to oppose the overreaching powers of the Federal Government, and ensuring that the party never officially endorse desegregation. This gamble has now paid off as Strom Thurmond has been elected President.

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See his entry in the Constitutional America Republic page.

Samuel Green

Role: President^note Head of State (1948 National People's Primary Election - Green elected)

Party: National People's Party (Klan)

Ideology: Klan Nationalism^note National Populism

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See his entry in the Constitutional America Republic page.

Francis Parker Yockey

Role: President^note Head of State (1952 National People's Primary Election - Yockey elected)

Party: National People's Party (Klan)

Ideology: Klan Nationalism^note National Populism

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See his entry in the Constitutional America Republic page.

Second American Civil War (Main Factions)

Combined Syndicates of America

Official Name: Combined Syndicates of America

Ruling Party: Unionist Faction

Ideology: Syndicalism

See the CSA page for its characters and tropes.

American Union State

Official Name: American Union State

Ruling Party: America First Party

Ideology: Longism^note Authoritarian Democracy

See the AUS page for its characters and tropes.

Constitutional American Republic

Official Name: Constitutional American Republic

Ruling Party: Old Democratic Party

Ideology: Jacksonianism^note Paternal Autocracy

See the CAR page for its characters and tropes.

Other Breakaways

Western Command Center

^{Flag of the Western Command Center (Alternate)}

^{Flag of the Western Command Center (Alternate 2)}

Official Name: Western Command Center, American Reconstruction Authority (Civil War victory, Federal government defeated), United States of America (reconstruction over)

Ruling Party: Western Federalist Faction^note 
Western Federalists are the main faction of the military that has been given jurisdiction over the Western states. Led primarily by Omar Bradley and Dwight D. Eisenhower, they are loyal to the United States, and ostensibly to MacArthur as well. For now, this alignment has been cemented, but there is certainly a potential for conflict should the USA prevail in the Civil War. Eisenhower is no fan of MacArthur, and Bradley's intentions are unclear. Should MacArthur decide to snub the leaders of the WCC after the war, and take sole power for himself, it is not outside the realm of imagination that further conflict would follow...

Ideology: Military Junta^note Authoritarian Democracy

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• The Casino: The WCC invests in the gambling operations in Las Vegas and Reno and use the profits to fund its war effort.

Omar Bradley

^{General Bradley}

^{Traumatized Bradley}

Role: General, President^note Head of State

Party: Western Federalist Faction^note 
Western Federalists are the main faction of the military that has been given jurisdiction over the Western states. Led primarily by Omar Bradley and Dwight D. Eisenhower, they are loyal to the United States, and ostensibly to MacArthur as well. For now, this alignment has been cemented, but there is certainly a potential for conflict should the USA prevail in the Civil War. Eisenhower is no fan of MacArthur, and Bradley's intentions are unclear. Should MacArthur decide to snub the leaders of the WCC after the war, and take sole power for himself, it is not outside the realm of imagination that further conflict would follow...

Ideology: Military Junta^note Authoritarian Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Born in 1893 to an impoverished family, Omar Bradley grew up with a love for athletics and firearms. In fact, after a talented baseball career in high school, he was offered a spot in several professional teams, but he declined to pursue a future in the military. Bradley became a military instructor and eventually became acquainted with George Marshall, who described him as "quiet, unassuming, capable, with sound common sense". More recently, Bradley taught at West Point, then studied at the U.S. Army War College. Bradley has undergone a meteoric rise in rank in the various recent American crises; a shortage in the American military leadership means that he is one of the first men called upon to lead. His boss, George Marshall, once said that you could give Bradley a job and forget about it. Now though, he must perform the job of a lifetime: saving America from itself. Douglas MacArthur has assumed control of the country, and partly due to the animosity between the two men, partly due to his high rank, Bradley has been sent to lead Federal forces in the West. He will be assisted in this task by Dwight Eisenhower, a man who Bradley trusts and respects far more than MacArthur. This 'Western Command Center' will theoretically exist only so long as rebels exist; once they have are defeated, it will be reincorporated into the United States. However, if Douglas MacArthur fails to fulfill his promise of stepping down once the crisis is over, desperate measures may need to be taken to ensure the contiuation of democracy in America...

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• Cincinnatus: After leading the WCC to victory in the Civil War, when reconstruction is done, Bradley will refuse to hold onto power, restore the old civilian government and hold a Presidential election.
• Former Regime Personnel: If he emerges victorious in the civil war, Bradley makes an effort to reintegrate the soldiers who once fought for the PSA, the CAR and the would-be dictator MacArthur alike.
• Red Baron: If he manages to defeat the rebels and the tyrant MacArthur (the 'American Caesar'), Bradley becomes known as the American Pompey.
• Regime Change: The Containment doctrine adopted by the Bradley administration involves providing aid to countries in danger of falling to leftist radicals, and causing tensions within those that already did.
• Teeth-Clenched Teamwork: Though ostensibly loyal to Douglas MacArthur's junta in DC, Bradley is no fan of MacArthur himself. When the civil war erupts, this alignment has been cemented, but there is certainly a potential for conflict should the USA emerge victorious.

Douglas MacArthur

^{Caesar Larp MacArthur}

Role: Field Marshal, President^note Head of State (MacArthur flees to WCC)

Party: The Patriot Party Moderates^note 
These are the more liberally minded politicians and supporters of the new Patriot Party. Such supporters enjoy the new power we possess over the country, but they also solemnly remember the old days of democracy, and promise to keep the dream going for years to come, however they can., The Patriot Party (Military Loyalists)^note 
These are the mainstream MacArthur supporters within the party. They are loyal to him and strongly believe in his ability to rule over the country over any others. Whether they can keep the country together during the process of rebuilding is yet to be seen., The Patriot Party (Ultranationalists)^note 
These party members have taken the word "patriot" to new heights. They are MacArthur's hardcore supporters, and will stop at nothing to restore order to the country. Advocating crackdowns or worse on those who disobey the new government, the ultranationalists seek a world where America, and America alone, is on top.

Ideology: Military Junta^note Authoritarian Democracy, Military Dictatorship^note Paternal Autocracy, Military Stratocracy^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Son of Lieutenant general and civil war veteran Arthur MacArthur, young Douglas was prepared from an early life for military service. Instilled with a concern for the common man out west, and a hatred for former Confederates due to harassment in West Point, Douglas became a fine soldier. After serving in the Philippines, diplomatic posts in Japan, and defusing potential war in Mexico, MacArthur became Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. The strategic importance of the Philippines introduced MacArthur to Washington politics, and his set of allies and rivals. Although he adamantly denies being a politician, he has a good relationship with Hoover, conservative Democrats, and William Hearst. Despite his occasional admiration of populist James Coxey, MacArthur is willing to use deadly force against socialists, southern populists, and the forces that perpetuate political gridlock in Washington and elsewhere. This is a fact his men have learned and his enemies have learned even more so in recent times, but with the US defeated in the East, now only the Western Command Center remains. MacArthur has fled West and he seems to be a changed man, a new gleam in his eye. His anger and ultranationalism have only increased as a result of his loss in the East and he is now determined to win the war, whatever it takes...

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See his entry in the United States of America folder above.

Pat McCarran

Role: President^note Head of State (Indirect Election - McCarran elected)

Party: The Patriot Party Moderates^note These are the more liberally minded politicians and supporters of the new Patriot Party. Such supporters enjoy the new power we possess over the country, but they also solemnly remember the old days of democracy, and promise to keep the dream going for years to come, however they can.

Ideology: Authoritarian Democracy

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• Internal Reformist: McCarran seeks to move the WCC towards a more democratic future like the country in the past was, and less like a militaristic dictatorship which it was previously.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Role: General, President^note Head of State (Indirect Election - Eisenhower elected)

Party: The Patriot Party Moderates^note 
These are the more liberally minded politicians and supporters of the new Patriot Party. Such supporters enjoy the new power we possess over the country, but they also solemnly remember the old days of democracy, and promise to keep the dream going for years to come, however they can.

Ideology: Authoritarian Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Born in 1890 to a family tracing its presence in America to the eighteenth-century, Dwight D. Eisenhower had an eventful childhood. He had many interests, but chief among them was a love for military history, inspired by his mother's history book collection. Eisenhower was eventually accepted into West Point, where he tried his hand at a variety of sports, though none would hold his love more than playing cards. Eisenhower met Omar Bradley, a man with whom he would develop a close friendship, at West Point, and the two have both progressed in the military since. Eisenhower's organizational abilities first shined in this period of his life, but they only became more apparent to all observers once he began to command men and units. He held the rank of major for sixteen years but continued gaining prestige and influence within the military, working with men such as George S. Patton, John J. Pershing, Fox Conner, Douglas MacArthur, and George Marshall. As for MacArthur, it seems that destiny, fate, or whatever else one decides to believe in has put these two men together. Eisenhower has served as one of MacArthur's top men, and though the two have had vehement disagreements, Eisenhower has downplayed that part of their relationship, noting that they have always had a good relationship. However, as the two fought over MacArthur's reaction to the Bonus March in 1932, so too have they fought over MacArthur's increasing involvement over politics. Eisenhower had publicly supported the Federal andMacArthurite lines, but they had argued behind the scenes. During the war, Ike was given joint control over Federal lands in the West with Omar Bradley as a general, a position he held even as enemies surrounded his men on all sides. Eisenhower worried that MacArthur would not relinquish his power once the Civil War was over, and it appears his fears were well founded. Despite this, Omar Bradley and Dwight Eisenhower have restored democracy to America, though neither man fully trusts the government, and have kept some of their power in a bid to prevent future crises from emerging. Eisenhower is a war hero, and the American people love him; adults write adoring letters to him, and those who know him best challenge him to a game of bridge every so often. Children sing "I like Ike" on playgrounds and even the elderly have good things to say about him. For Eisenhower though, his work has only just begun.

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See his entry in the Republic of Texas folder below.

Pacific States of America

^{Flag of the Second California Republic}

^{Flag of the New Pacifican Republic}

^{Flag of the New Pacifican Republic (Alternate)}

^{Flag of the Sunset Republic}

^{Flag of the Sunset Republic (Alternate)}

^{Flag of the Western States of America}

^{Flag of the Pacific States of America (Radical Socialist)}

^{Flag of the Pacific States of America (Radical Socialist Alternate)}

^{Flag of the Utopian Hives of the Pacific}

^{Flag of Tomorrowland}

^{Flag of the Free Economic Zone of the Pacific}

^{Flag of the Icarian Union of the Pacific}

^{Flag of the Pacific American Empire}

^{Flag of the Sacred Union of Pacific America}

^{Flag of the Spiritual Order of the Pacific}

^{Flag of the Japanese Pacific States}

^{Flag of the Japanese Pacific States (Alternate)}

^{Flag of the Imperial Prefectures of America}

^{Flag of the Dominion of California}

Official Name: Pacific States of America, New Pacifican Republic (separatist), Japanese Pacific States (Yamaguchi), Pacific American Empire (Norton II)

Ruling Party: Democratic Party^note 
For decades, the Democratic Party has fiercely contended with their Republican rivals for dominance on the West Coast. Their support for railroad and tariff reforms gained them support early in the century, but recently, the party has bled support to various new parties rising up in the region. The America First Party has been particularly damaging to the party's efforts, and any Democratic hopeful will have to win back votes from this faction. The Democrats do not have a standardbearer like Frank Merriam in the West, but there are prominent figures. The newly-elected governor of Oregon, Charles Martin, has become known as a pro-business politician, and is vehemently opposed to strikes. Numerous prominent businessmen have also thrown their hat into the contest for Democratic leadership. Among them are Henry J. Kaiser, a famous contractor in the building of dams, and Walt Disney, a rising star whose company Disney aims to revolutionize entertainment. While neither man is known for their charisma, Disney's visionary nature could win voters over in the primary. However, media mogul William Randolph Hearst has also expressed interest in politics lately, though he has sharply contrasted his platform with that of the Democratic Party, and some believe he wants to start his own party. Doing so would weaken the Democratic Party even more, but Hearst may be beyond convncing. In the meantime, the best the Democratic Party can do is continue its traditions of social conservatism and support from the business community, and hope it will be enuogh.

Ideology: Social Conservatism

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• Utopia Justifies the Means: Both Howard Hughes and Walt Disney think that the only way of achieving true prosperity is to get rid of democracy.

Pacific Congress

Role: Congress^note Head of State

Party: Democratic Party^note 
For decades, the Democratic Party has fiercely contended with their Republican rivals for dominance on the West Coast. Their support for railroad and tariff reforms gained them support early in the century, but recently, the party has bled support to various new parties rising up in the region. The America First Party has been particularly damaging to the party's efforts, and any Democratic hopeful will have to win back votes from this faction. The Democrats do not have a standardbearer like Frank Merriam in the West, but there are prominent figures. The newly-elected governor of Oregon, Charles Martin, has become known as a pro-business politician, and is vehemently opposed to strikes. Numerous prominent businessmen have also thrown their hat into the contest for Democratic leadership. Among them are Henry J. Kaiser, a famous contractor in the building of dams, and Walt Disney, a rising star whose company Disney aims to revolutionize entertainment. While neither man is known for their charisma, Disney's visionary nature could win voters over in the primary. However, media mogul William Randolph Hearst has also expressed interest in politics lately, though he has sharply contrasted his platform with that of the Democratic Party, and some believe he wants to start his own party. Doing so would weaken the Democratic Party even more, but Hearst may be beyond convncing. In the meantime, the best the Democratic Party can do is continue its traditions of social conservatism and support from the business community, and hope it will be enuogh.

Ideology: Social Conservatism

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• Emergency Authority: The Congress purely exists as an existing authority to set up a future leader for the Pacific States and the political direction they will go towards in the future election.

Henry H. Arnold

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Junta for the Preservation of America's Sons

Ideology: Military Junta^note Authoritarian Democracy

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• Choosing Neutrality: If Arnold takes over the Pacific States in the aftermath of MacArthur's coup in DC, he withdraws the PSA from the looming Civil War and begins to secure the West Coast's independence.
• Cincinnatus: After making his deal with Douglas MacArthur regarding the Pacific States' secession, Arnold willingly returns power to the civilian government.
• Military Coup: If the interim PSA government doesn't crack down on the secessionist peacemongers, Arnold will march on the capitol building with his men, disarm the National Guard, and declare himself temporary leader of the PSA.

Upton Sinclair

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Commonwealth Party^note 
Commonwealth Party has became a rallying point for those on the left on the West Coast. Though the End Poverty in California, or EPIC, plan failed to gain traction in 1934, the party has became fairly popular since then. It still has to contend with the two major parties, the Democratic-Republicans, and the Progressives, who are their main rivals for support. To ameliorate this, the Commonwealth Party has distanced itself from the CSA, promising to safeguard the country from marxism and syndicalism. Sinclair is the visionary who has led the party to where it is today, but there are others who aspire to lead it. Culbert Olson is likely the most notable candidate. He is seen as a rising star in the party, espousing many of the same policies as Sinclair but with more moderate rhetoric. Only time will tell how successful this party could truly be

Ideology: Radical Progressivism^note Radical Socialism

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• Dry Crusader: Sinclair bans liquor, which he considers to be harmful to the moral fabric of society.
• Internal Reformist: Despite his socialist beliefs, Sinclair thinks that trying to come to power legally is better than to outright rebel like the Combined Syndicates of America does, and views Bill Haywood as a radical who tries to abandon democracy and replace the constitution to fit his own agenda. While he can make peace with the CSA, he will not accept a revolutionary syndicalism that replaces the original constitution across the entirety of America.
• Population Control: Sinclair strikes down laws against birth control and makes it more easily available in poorer neighbourhoods to encourage less productive citizens to have fewer children.

William Randolph Hearst

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: National Democratic Party

Ideology: Hearstian Democracy^note Authoritarian Democracy, Paternal Autocracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
The influence that William Randolph Hearst holds over America can not be understated. He is the head of one of America’s largest newspapers and can change public opinion on his own whims. His tactics of sensationalism and “Yellow Journalism” have put him in the center of the publishing industry and has gained him many political points. Indeed, his influence extends deep into politics as well, enough to earn him the presidency of the Pacific States. Originally, he sided with Progressive ideals, but eventually drifted right, now as President his National Democratic Party has instituted authoritarian and right-wing measures, and many fear that Hearst is close to becoming a dictator.

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• Big Fancy Castle: Declaring Hearst Castle the cultural capital of California, President Hearst expands it by purchasing 110 acres of land, importing art from Europe and inviting local sculptors to decorate.
• Culture Police: Hearst's Media Regulation Act empowers the new Broadcasting Division of the Federal Police to ban the publications of prominent radicals before they could attempt a coup.
• Politically Incorrect Villain: Hearst, a hysterical racist, believes that Yellow Races seek to overtake the White Race through immigration and imperialism. The Pacific belongs to America, not Hirohito or the Chinese.
• President for Life: After Hearst wins an election, he turns himself into a dictator through his control of the media and political process, eventually winning reelection with 80% of the popular vote. Though some find this deeply suspiscious, most are careful not to voice their complaints too loudly.
• Propaganda Machine: Hearst, a man notable for being disliked by the common people on a personal level, uses his papers to make sure people still feel he is the only viable option. The Hearst Papers make sure to run articles on the death toll resulting from the war with MacArthur that Hearst promises to put an end to, with numbers experts call inflated. Other articles include stories about local crime, the rampage of both syndicalists and gangsters, Canada and Japan's plotting against America and, most absurdly, the other parties plotting with the CSA.

Edward Longstreet Bodin

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: The Spiritualist Movement^note 
One of the strangest new factions to emerge lately is the Spiritualist Movement. Within the movement, there are many disparate factions who have come together with the common goal of opposing what they call "Monarchist Anglo-Syndicalism". There is a faction of the movement that wishes to pursue closer ties with Japan, who has been one of their biggest supporters, foreign or domestic. This faction is represented by oil businessman Max Thornburg and ideological ally Ralph Townsend. Another faction of the movement is that of L. Ron Hubbard, who is less concerned with the support of Japan or any other nation than he is with the occult. His Christian mysticism, along with his belief in the paranormal and even U.F.O.'s, has made him a source of derision for some, though Hubbard's beliefs are no joke to him. His heavily anti-syndicalist views could make him popular in the business community, but those who know Hubbard well know he will not be controlled by anyone. Leading these two factions, among other smaller ones, is movement and party leader Edward Longstreet Bodin. Bodin faces a difficult task in reconciling Japanese support with the occult views of the party, but with his talent, and a bit of luck, he may be able to bring the party to popularity.

Ideology: Esotericism^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Edward Longstreet Bodin is a mysterious man, but as the leader of the Spiritualist Movement, some would argue he has to be. His birth in 1894 came, in his view, as the culmination of a family history originating in the sixteenth century French demonologist Jean Bodin. The younger Bodin has always shown a fascination with such subjects, as well as the paranormal and extraterrestrial. His ideas have manifested themselves in his "Spiritualist Party" which, while on the fringe of American politics, has attracted a passionate following. Bodin has taken advantage of the recent state of chaos in America to elbow his way into the political arena, stepping on many but meeting a curious ally along the way. L. Ron Hubbard has become a sort of right-hand-man to Bodin, and with the help of Japanese sympathizers, the two men hope to exorcise the twin demons of Syndicalism and Anglo-Monarchism in America and soon, the world. Bodin will have to take care, though: the diverse factions he has so adeptly unified into one party could just as quickly dissolve into infighting not unlike the kind seen on the national stage.

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• Conspiracy Theorist: Much of Bodin's support comes from their increasingly popular Redshirt Conspiracy, which states that the syndicalist revolution in Britain was actually a false flag operation done by the British monarchy to move their military to Canada and reconquer the United States when they least expect it. In fact many believe that syndicalism in the United States is part of a plan to destabilise the US to help in this task.
• I See Dead People: In the Christian Mysticism path, reports of paranormal activity, including some written directly by Bodin, are spread among party speakers and activists alongside a new Department of the Paranormal that investigates claims of the paranormal and offers to speak with dead relatives to those who request it at a price.
• President for Life: After winning the American Civil War, Bodin restores the beloved American tradition of elections, with the only legal party being his own Spiritualists.
• The Quisling: Bodin's Spiritualist Party must have Japanese backing to come to power. If Japan finds them to be a liability, they may sideline them for more direct intervention.
• The Starscream: At the end of their tree, the Spiritual Party declares an intention to reclaim the United States and give their erstwhile Japanese overlords an ultimatum between sticking with them or incuring their wrath.
• State Sec: The Messengers are a security service in direct contact with the Eternal President of the Spiritualist Party, made up of His most devout followers and will always relay His word.
• You Have Outlived Your Usefulness: If he goes too much with occultism and outlandish beliefs, the Japanese will remove Bodin for being unfit for leadership and replace him with a less insane leader.

Walt Disney

^{Disney Democratic}

^{Disney Dictator}

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Democratic Party^note 
For decades, the Democratic Party has fiercely contended with their Republican rivals for dominance on the West Coast. Their support for railroad and tariff reforms gained them support early in the century, but recently, the party has bled support to various new parties rising up in the region. The America First Party has been particularly damaging to the party's efforts, and any Democratic hopeful will have to win back votes from this faction. The Democrats do not have a standardbearer like Frank Merriam in the West, but there are prominent figures. The newly-elected governor of Oregon, Charles Martin, has become known as a pro-business politician, and is vehemently opposed to strikes. Numerous prominent businessmen have also thrown their hat into the contest for Democratic leadership. Among them are Henry J. Kaiser, a famous contractor in the building of dams, and Walt Disney, a rising star whose company Disney aims to revolutionize entertainment. While neither man is known for their charisma, Disney's visionary nature could win voters over in the primary. However, media mogul William Randolph Hearst has also expressed interest in politics lately, though he has sharply contrasted his platform with that of the Democratic Party, and some believe he wants to start his own party. Doing so would weaken the Democratic Party even more, but Hearst may be beyond convncing. In the meantime, the best the Democratic Party can do is continue its traditions of social conservatism and support from the business community, and hope it will be enough., Republican Party^note 
Many parties have emerged in the recent strife that has racked our country, but the Republican Party has stood strong through it all. Though they are not as dominant on the West Coast as they are in other regions of the country, they have strongly contested the region with the Democrats for decades. Herbert Hoover himself lived in California for years, and the state's governor, Frank Merriam, is also a Republican. Their current policies emphasize a laissez-faire economy, with low regulations and low taxes. Further, education and free trade are also popular policies within the Republican Party. Indeed, if the Republicans can create a message that can bring some disaffected voters back into the party, they could very well win the upcoming elections. However, recent hardships in California have forced Merriam to raise taxes, and his union-busting tendendcies will make it difficult to gain support from new constituencies. As such, Merriam has many rivals within the party. Robert Taft, son of former President William Howard Taft, threatens Merriam's position in the party, but Harry Chandler, Howard Hughes, Frank Knox, and Louis B. Mayer are all contending for the leadership of the Republican Party as well. The future of the Republican Party may well depend on who is chosen to represent them in the coming elections. (Democratic), Visionary Party (Dictator)

Ideology: Social Conservatism, Liberal Conservatism^note Social Conservatism (Democratic), Right Technocracy ^note Paternal Autocracy (Dictator)

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Walt Disney is many things, Businessman, Politician and Visionary, just to name a few. Born in 1901 in Chicago to Elias and Flora Disney, he moved at the age of 10 to Kansas City in Missouri, however he moved back to Chicago soon after. Disney moved to Hollywood in 1923 to work in the Cartoon Industry and because his brother was convalescing from Tuberculosis there. Disney married Lillian Bounds in 1925 after hiring her as an Ink Artist. They had one Daughter biologically and adopted the other. In the early '30s Disney begun his career in Politics and, voiced his support for the Republican party of California. Something that made him a rising player in California’s regional politics. With the outbreak of the civil war, Walt pledged his full support for the Pacific Government and declared his intent for the Presidency. Disney would run for President in 1940 and despite all odds, he managed to win the nomination for President. He then proceeded to win the election for the Republicans. And though he has been labelled a dictator and an autocrat by his opposition, he has the full support of the government behind him and his plans for America, whatever that will bring.

In-Game Biography: (Dictator) ^{Click to Show}
Walt Disney is many things, Businessman, Politician and Visionary, just to name a few. Born in 1901 in Chicago to Elias and Flora Disney, he moved at the age of 10 to Kansas City in Missouri, however he moved back to Chicago soon after. Disney moved to Hollywood in 1923 to work in the Cartoon Industry and because his brother was convalescing from Tuberculosis there. Disney married Lillian Bounds in 1925 after hiring her as an Ink Artist. They had one Daughter biologically and adopted the other. In the early '30s Disney begun his career in Politics and, voiced his support for the Republican party of California. Something that made him a rising player in California’s regional politics. With the outbreak of the civil war, Walt pledged his full support for the Pacific Government and declared his intent for the Presidency. However, as the political scene changed; so did Disney. After Arnold’s intervention, Disney abandoned the Republican Party and along with Howard Hughes, formed the National Visionary Party. When Disney was elected, stability and prosperity was expected; however, the opposite came, and after the Nation begun to collapse, Disney had to take drastic measures. The democratic process is worthless, all it has done is send America on a downward spiral. Because of this, Disney has done away with the democratic forces that are hindering his Visionary plans. The so-called 'Visionary Party' has stacked the government with people loyal to Disney and his plans for America and instituted a dictatorship with Disney at its head. The voices of the opposition are now silent, the chaos has ended. And with his power base secured, Disney can begin his plans for the nation, whatever that will entail is up to Disney himself, who has the full support of the government. Many now believe that under President Disney's guidance America will not only prosper but it will rise to heights never seen before, but only time will tell if, and when such a thing will happen.

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• Allohistorical Allusion: Walt Disney's EPCOT project is based on one he also had in real life, but unlike his real life counterpart, this Disney has the dictatorial power to actually implement it.
• Historical Villain Upgrade: Disney in our timeline was a cartoonist, but in Kaiserredux he is the unquestioned dictator of the Pacific States who uses his power to shape the nation as he sees fit.
• Let No Crisis Go to Waste: Disney uses the pretext of the PSA's collapse to sweep away democracy.
• Police State: Disney's personal paramililitary forces patrol the streets, regularly beating up and arresting supposed opponents.
• Propaganda Machine: Upon becoming the PSA's dictator, Disney turns his vast entertainment empire to create Patriotic Shorts, which display the greatness of President Disney to everyone. Business competitors are bought out or dissolved. All children will watch these cartoons, and the parents will listen to a news broadcast produced by Disney's own corporation.
• Red Scare: Disney is involved in a nation-wide Red Scare.
• Visionary Villain: Disney is a visionary and dictator, who believes that democracy is getting in the way of his vision.

Howard Hughes

^{Hughes Hat}

^{Hughes Dictator}

^{Hughes screen portrait}

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Republican Party^note 
Many parties have emerged in the recent strife that has racked our country, but the Republican Party has stood strong through it all. Though they are not as dominant on the West Coast as they are in other regions of the country, they have strongly contested the region with the Democrats for decades. Herbert Hoover himself lived in California for years, and the state's governor, Frank Merriam, is also a Republican. Their current policies emphasize a laissez-faire economy, with low regulations and low taxes. Further, education and free trade are also popular policies within the Republican Party. Indeed, if the Republicans can create a message that can bring some disaffected voters back into the party, they could very well win the upcoming elections. However, recent hardships in California have forced Merriam to raise taxes, and his union-busting tendendcies will make it difficult to gain support from new constituencies. As such, Merriam has many rivals within the party. Robert Taft, son of former President William Howard Taft, threatens Merriam's position in the party, but Harry Chandler, Howard Hughes, Frank Knox, and Louis B. Mayer are all contending for the leadership of the Republican Party as well. The future of the Republican Party may well depend on who is chosen to represent them in the coming elections., Visionary Party (Dictator)

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism, Right Technocracy ^note Paternal Autocracy (dictator)

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Son of an All-American family of ministers and inventors, Howard Hughes broke out of the Midwest by demonstrating a knack for engineering. After the tragic death of his parents, young Howard was thrust into a family fortune and a medical facility in Maryland. Using this vast fortune, Howard created the Summa Tool Corporation, a maker of fine industrial tools. The proceeds were funneled into Howard's Hollywood scripts, including the Academy Award winner 'The World Is Yours'. Expanding finally into Republican politics in California, Howard stood out among a crowd of old money. From RKO to a line of passenger aircraft, Howard was elected under the promise to finish Boulder Dam in Colorado and electrify the states.

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• Eccentric Millionaire: Howard Hughes remains the same eccentric billionaire as we knew him in real life.
• Historical Villain Upgrade: Hughes in our timeline was a billionaire and a pilot, but in Kaiserredux he is the unquestioned dictator of the Pacific States who uses his power to shape the nation as he sees fit, and bring it tremendous wealth at all costs.
• Let No Crisis Go to Waste: Hughes uses the pretext of the PSA's collapse and Disney's assassination to sweep away democracy.
• Propaganda Machine: Hughes uses his connections in Hollywood to produce propaganda films.
• Reclusive Artist: Once Hughes completes the Vegas Project, he spends most of his time there, caring little for his duties as President.invoked
• Shadow Dictator: Hughes does not make many public appearances, and some time after he becomes dictator of the PSA, his portrait will switch to his image on a TV screen.
• Shout-Out: His portrait eventually turns into a green-black television screen picture based on Robert Edwin House, which actually makes him a recursive example of the trope (Mr. House is partially based on Howard Hughes).
• Visionary Villain: Hughes becomes a dictator because he thinks democracy is getting in the way of his vision of a prosperous Pacific.

Norton II

Role: Emperor^note Head of State

Party: Commonwealth Party^note 
Commonwealth Party has became a rallying point for those on the left on the West Coast. Though the End Poverty in California, or EPIC, plan failed to gain traction in 1934, the party has became fairly popular since then. It still has to contend with the two major parties, the Democratic-Republicans, and the Progressives, who are their main rivals for support. To ameliorate this, the Commonwealth Party has distanced itself from the CSA, promising to safeguard the country from marxism and syndicalism. Sinclair is the visionary who has led the party to where it is today, but there are others who aspire to lead it. Culbert Olson is likely the most notable candidate. He is seen as a rising star in the party, espousing many of the same policies as Sinclair but with more moderate rhetoric. Only time will tell how successful this party could truly be, Progressive Party^note 
The Progressives aim to build on a decades-old tradition of progressive success in the West and in the country as a whole. From the Farmer's Alliance to the Populist Party to the Bull Moose Party, Progressives have never won the presidency. However, with a coalition of farmers and workers, the party hopes to be victorious. A few obstacles stand in their way. The Commonwealth Party poses a strong challenge from their left, and the Democratic-Republicans have also stolen some voters who would otherwise be likely Progressive constituents. Nonetheless, the Progressives have a strong position on the West Coast, and it is possible that they could win the coming electoral contests outright. Henry Wallace, Hiram Johnson, Charles L. McNary, and CC Young are all contending for leadership of the party; the winner will have his work ahead of him, but the party's populist appeal is strong., Democratic-Republican Party^note 
The Democratic-Republicans, sometimes called the Liberals, are a mix of liberal and reform minded Democrats and Republicans who have become disenchanted with both parties and seek change. Though their desire for reform is perhaps more moderate than that of the Progressives and certainly more so than that of the Commonwealth, the Democratic-Republicans wish to see banking reform, the institution of a social security system, and work programs. The Progressives and the Commonwealth Party have sneered at a party they see as engaging in half measures, policies that will do nothing but frustrate the people and allow the rich to rule society. The mainstream Democratic and Republican Parties view the new party as upstarts, unworthy of recognition and having outlandish policy goals. Despite all their enemies, the Democratic-Republicans have a fair amount of support in the West, and with the right maneuvering, could even come to power. Their main candidates include Earl Warren, political titan William Gibbs McAdoo, Charles D. Martin, Manchester Boddy, and Charles A. Sprague. It is unclear which of these men will lead the party, but they all desire the same thing: victory in the coming elections., Republican Party^note 
Many parties have emerged in the recent strife that has racked our country, but the Republican Party has stood strong through it all. Though they are not as dominant on the West Coast as they are in other regions of the country, they have strongly contested the region with the Democrats for decades. Herbert Hoover himself lived in California for years, and the state's governor, Frank Merriam, is also a Republican. Their current policies emphasize a laissez-faire economy, with low regulations and low taxes. Further, education and free trade are also popular policies within the Republican Party. Indeed, if the Republicans can create a message that can bring some disaffected voters back into the party, they could very well win the upcoming elections. However, recent hardships in California have forced Merriam to raise taxes, and his union-busting tendendcies will make it difficult to gain support from new constituencies. As such, Merriam has many rivals within the party. Robert Taft, son of former President William Howard Taft, threatens Merriam's position in the party, but Harry Chandler, Howard Hughes, Frank Knox, and Louis B. Mayer are all contending for the leadership of the Republican Party as well. The future of the Republican Party may well depend on who is chosen to represent them in the coming elections., Democratic Party^note 
For decades, the Democratic Party has fiercely contended with their Republican rivals for dominance on the West Coast. Their support for railroad and tariff reforms gained them support early in the century, but recently, the party has bled support to various new parties rising up in the region. The America First Party has been particularly damaging to the party's efforts, and any Democratic hopeful will have to win back votes from this faction. The Democrats do not have a standardbearer like Frank Merriam in the West, but there are prominent figures. The newly-elected governor of Oregon, Charles Martin, has become known as a pro-business politician, and is vehemently opposed to strikes. Numerous prominent businessmen have also thrown their hat into the contest for Democratic leadership. Among them are Henry J. Kaiser, a famous contractor in the building of dams, and Walt Disney, a rising star whose company Disney aims to revolutionize entertainment. While neither man is known for their charisma, Disney's visionary nature could win voters over in the primary. However, media mogul William Randolph Hearst has also expressed interest in politics lately, though he has sharply contrasted his platform with that of the Democratic Party, and some believe he wants to start his own party. Doing so would weaken the Democratic Party even more, but Hearst may be beyond convncing. In the meantime, the best the Democratic Party can do is continue its traditions of social conservatism and support from the business community, and hope it will be enough., America First Party^note 
The AFP has been a thorn in the side of local Democrats, for they have succeeded in stealing much of the party's support. Their populist outrage against business tycoons has gained them supporters in both rural and urban communities, and though they don't stand a chance of winning in the area, the AFP can certainly gain concessions from more popular parties. Their largest challenge lies not in the Democrats themselves, but in William Randolph Hearst, who in running his own party would use a mix of racial appeals and his own vision of unions to carve out a place for himself in the electoral arena. Only time can tell what will happen to the party in the West., Federalist Loyalists^note 
The Federal Government certainly has its supporters in the West. There are many who have recently fled to the West from their places on the East Coast, and they still harbor sympathies for those who stayed behind. There are also those who question the legitimacy of our cause, and instead believe we should unite with the Feds against our common foes. Though this is not likely, these loyalists should be watched, for they could undermine any Pacific regime.

Ideology: Radical Progressivism^note Radical Socialism, Georgism^note Social Democracy, Centrism^note Social Liberalism, Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism, Social Conservatism, Prussian Constitutionalism^note Authoritarian Democracy, Absolute Monarchy^note Paternal Autocracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Emperor Norton II is a man who lived through many odd events, to ultimately become Emperor of an Empire that in all senses; shouldn't exist. Born Charles Ross Norton in 1881, he was the great nephew of a madman who declared himself Emperor of the United States, little did he know however that this event would lead to more madness within his own lifetime. For the majority of his life, Norton had lived a quiet, peaceful life in South Africa; even having a son by the name of Gerard Norton. Even after the Weltkrieg, nothing dramatically changed for him, his life was quiet and simple.

That was until he was invited to a party in San Francisco on one fateful day. What started out as a gathering of 'Nortonites' led to him being swept up into the political upheaval and chaos plaguing the Pacific States at that time. Before he knew what was going on, he was being crowned Emperor Norton II in San Francisco, and after that; oddly enough came peace. Though he has attracted several loyal members and people who are willing to fight to the death for him, Norton is getting older with time. To many, he almost seems reluctant to the position of Emperor. But every morning he gets out of bed determined to at least do something about the problems he and his subjects face.

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• Big Fancy Castle: Emperor Norton builds a Grand Royal Palace, one suitable for a true Emperor, designed to rival even the palaces of European royalty.
• Egopolis: San Francisco can be renamed to Norton City, in honor of Joshua Abraham Norton.
• Historical Badass Upgrade: Charles Ross Norton never had any political ambitions and is a extremely obscure figure outside of being a distant descendant from Norton I. Here, he has the potential to become the ruler of the United States of America, albeit in an admitedly wild gamble.
• Knighting: In order to create an aristocratic class, Norton auctions noble titles to the highest bidder, or grants them to the most influential people.
• Reluctant Ruler: Norton II did not want to take the crown, viewing his cousins' claims as insane and the entire concept of a Pacifican Empire absurd. However, he does so because he wants to improve the lives of the people of the West Coast.
• Richard Nixon, the Used Car Salesman: In real life Charles Ross Norton was a nobody from South Africa who declared himself Emperor in the San Francisco streets, in Kaiserredux he can actually become emperor of the Pacific States.

John F. Aiso

^{Aiso's Double}

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Provisional Supreme Court

Ideology: Centrism^note Social Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
John Fujio Aiso was born in Burbank, Los Angeles in December of 1909 to Japanese Parents. During his younger years, Aiso was treated poorly by his peers due to the Anti-Japanese sentiment that was high in America at the time. Aiso attended Hollywood High School in the 20's where he gained national attention for his victory in the school's constitution oration contest, however he was not allowed to compete on the national level. Aiso also spent a year in Japan at Seijo University after he graduated in 1926, until he attended Brown University in the United States where he graduated Cum Laude and served as class Valedictorian in 1931. He completed his degree after going to Harvard in 1934. He did private practise across the US and Japan until 1936, where upon outbreak of Civil War, Aiso supported the Government of his native Pacific States; and fled to Sacremento to aid the government. That should have been the height of his life, however through the chaos that engulfed the Pacific States; Aiso manages to secure a spot on the California Supreme Court. And eventually, Aiso found himself the de-facto head of the Government after a constitutional crisis that resulted in the Provisional Supreme Court taking over. With Aiso now in charge, the future is uncertain; however one thing is for sure, America is forever changed.

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• Deal with the Devil: Although Aiso only wants Japan and the Pacific States to be equal partners when ensuring rights for Japanese Americans and establishing ties with the Empire of Japan, his efforts also provide the Japanese with an opportunity to assassinate him, prop up a more loyal person, and turn the Pacific States into a Japanese puppet.
• Kill and Replace: One of Japan's options to deal with Aiso is to assassinate him and replace him with a body double, if they don't want to risk jeopardising their control over the West Coast.
• You Have Outlived Your Usefulness: After Aiso's efforts to establish close ties between the Empire of Japan and the Pacific States of America, if the Japanese decide that Aiso is not subservient enough, they can have him assassinated and replaced by someone more loyal.

Tamon Yamaguchi

Role: Governor^note Head of State

Party: Military Committee

Ideology: Autocratic Colonial Government^note Paternal Autocracy

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• Crushing the Populace: To help keep control, the Japanese occupation government resorts to methods such as sending Americans to internment camps, forced sterilisation, and getting Shiro Ishii to use "Plague Bombs".
• History Repeats: The Japanese treat whites in the same way whites used to treat the Native Americans: by sending them to reservations.
• Military Coup: If the Japanese decide that Aiso is still a gaijin that must be replaced, they'll have Yamaguchi lead the Japanese garrison to overthrow and execute him, and put a Japanese military cabinet in charge of the Pacific States.

New England

^{Flag of New England (Alternate)}

^{Flag of New England (Lermond)}

^{Flag of New Ireland}

^{Flag of the Hive of New England}

^{Flag of the Yeomen's Frontier Republican Commune}

^{Flag of the United Duchies of New England/Nordic Federation}

^{Flag of the United Duchies of America (Kennedy or Astor)}

^{Flag of Remnant/Sentinel New England}

^{Flag of Quaker New England}

^{Flag of New England (Lovecraft)}

^{Flag of the Sovereign Order of America}

^{Flag of the Eldritch Realm of Providence}

Official Name: Dominion of New England (monarchist), Territory of New England (Sentinel), Nordic Federation (Stoddard), Sovereign Order of America (Lovecraft), Kingdom of New England (Washington), Kingdom of America (Washington, America reunified)

Ruling Party: Provisional Government^note 
With New England being established as an independent nation, a provisional government has been assembled to oversee the nation for the time being. Until a proper leader is selected, the Hartford Convention will govern the nation of New England.

Ideology: Authoritarian Democracy

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• Civil War: A civil war-within-civil war will erupt in New England between Lovecraft's supporters and the Irish population if the former seizes power.
• Elective Monarchy: If monarchist New England unifies America, the United Duches of America can be reorganised into an elective monarchy, which is seen as a compromise with old America's democratic values.
• Emergency Authority: After New England's secession, the Hartford Convention comes into existence as a provisional government until an election can be held or the British Empire intervenes to prop up their preferred leader.

Norman Wallace Lermond

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Socialist Party of New England^note 
Though it is influenced by its bretheren in the Combined Syndicates of America, the Socialist Party of New England has also become an entity in its own right. Following ideas ranging from Bellamyism to Populism to Socialism, the party is also notably more environmentalist than its Red Belt counterparts, largely thanks to the influence of Norman Wallace Lermond. Lermond, seen as the leading socialist figure in the region, plans to lead New England in a new direction of Utopian Socialism.

Ideology: Bellamyism^note Radical Socialism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
A man equally concerned with nature and politics, Norman Wallace Lermond has had a long history with both. From 1880, he became involved in farmers organizations, the Populist Party, and even founded the Socialist Party of Maine in the 1890's. Though his later attempts to start a utopian socialist colony in Washington state were unsuccessful, Lermond came back to New England and built the socialist movement in the region, though it was never directly tied to syndicalism. Instead, Lermond is influenced by Bellamyist ideals, and hopes to bring these ideals to bear in New England. With such a diverse array of influences, Lermond will surely make for a unique leader, but if he wants to keep New England alive, he will have to choose his allies carefully...

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• Chummy Commies: Lermond seeks to reform New England into a true socialist Utopia for everyone, with large emphasis being placed on environmentalism, communalism and unionism while also heavily drawing from the ideas of populist titans. Under Lermond, New England shall have true equality, no matter the cost.
• Emperor Scientist: In addition to being the leading socialist figure in New England, Lermond is also a naturalist, and fosters a reverence for nature across the New England populace.
• Nature Lover: Lermond has long held a love of nature, studying molluscs and tending to old groves and forests in his time away from the capitol.
• Our Founder: After Lermond's death, his statues and art are erected all across the nation, with his own Knox Arboretum and Knox Academy becoming national monuments and landmarks.
• Start My Own: Unlike fellow New England socialist Leonard Abbott, Lermond is not particularly enthusiastic about the anarchist cause in the Red Belt, instead believing New England should seek its own destiny and perhaps eventually reunify the United States.

Henry Augustus Pilsbry

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Citizen's Wing of the Socialist Party of New England

Ideology: Eco-Syndicalism^note Radical Socialism

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• In Harmony with Nature: Pilsbry works with other ecologically-minded nations and movements around the globe towards the creation of the People's Biosphere - an international alliance of Green states.

Harvey Bulfinch Lovell

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Hiveist Wing of the Socialist Party of New England

Ideology: Social Hiveism^note Radical Socialism

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• Emperor Scientist: Lovell's idea of the basis of society is a network of 'hives', each of which is a commune dedicated to a single product, task, industry or service, run by a dedicated Hive King or Queen Bee, a trained expert that leads the 'drones' in their chosen task.

Harry Ault

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Wage Workers Wing of the Socialist Party of New England

Ideology: Eco-Syndicalism^note Syndicalism

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• We Used to Be Friends: Once political allies and fellow members of the first Wage Workers movement, William Z. Foster and Harry Ault have had a turbulent relationship. After the Wage Workers movement fell apart, Foster and Ault went their separate ways. If Ault becomes President, he'll invite Foster over for tea and brunch, but the two soon get into a screaming match over whose form of Syndicalism is more beneficial to the masses, with Foster calling Ault a revisionist traitor and moderate while Ault calling Foster a deceitful tyrant and a plague upon the environment. The meeting ends when Ault throws his tea in Foster's face.

Paul Goodman

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Young Jeffersonian Wing of the Socialist Party of New England

Ideology: Eco-Anarchism^note Radical Socialism

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• Good Old Ways: Goodman's faction, called Young Jeffersonians, harks back to America's frontier and colonial past by creating an ecological anarchist utopia built around cooperating communes.

Albert Jay Nock

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Radical Coalition (The Remnant)^note 
The remnant is named for a loose grouping of activists whom self-identify as old-school radicals, with their intellectual leader being Albert Jay Nock. Often openly skeptical of democracy, the Remnant is nonetheless opposed to state intervention in individual lives except to protect base rights through the justice system. Supported by extremely prominent intellectuals such as H.L. Mencken, the Remnant's middle and upper class supporters have grown in reaction to the perceived failures of the government and their role in destabilizing America, opposing Canadian influence in New England and as a reaction against the growth of populism and socialism, with them having a small volunteer militia to protect their rights from its perceived various enemies. Nonetheless, the Remnant itself is still deeply divided on whether democracy should play in the Republic or if voters supporting interventionism and control is simply too dangerous to liberty.

Ideology: Anarcho-Capitalism^note Paternal Autocracy

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• Democracy Is Bad: Nock views democracy as a threat to liberty, since the populace would simply vote away their freedoms on the back of false promises or redistribution.

Irénée du Pont

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Radical Coalition (The Sentinels of the Republic)^note 
The more extreme wing of the Radical Coalition, the Sentinels of the Republic began as a lobbying group fighting virtually all forms of government intervention in the economy in opposition to socialism before going through a series of internal radicalizations in the face of increasingly popular redistribution movements and attacks on the upper-class, influenced by the Remnant and New England's right-wing before adopting Alfred Sloan's arguments for the efficiency of unrestrained capitalism. In recent years the powerful DuPont family has taken charge of the organization, allowing greater Social Darwinist influences and using 'Tuckerist' arguments against not only socialists but even Remnant positions and the state itself which they view as too constraining, something old-school Tuckerists have decidedly mixed feelings about when seeing their positions merged with other Sentinel ones.

Ideology: Corporatocracy^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Irénée du Pont, descended from the influential du Pont Family was primed for being an influential figure in the region of New England, yet the type of influence he would exert never became clear until America fell apart at the seems. From 1919 to 1925 he was the president of the Du Pont chemical company, he resigned his position after eight workers were poisoned, something to which he responded with "Only slight difficulties have been encountered". Du Pont eventually joined with the “Sentinels of the Republic”, a group that started as a lobbying form against government intervention and socialism yet transformed into a militant group influenced by Alfred Sloan’s ideas of unrestrained capitalism. When the Federalists gained control of New England, the Sentinels and the Remnants acted against the government, eventually storming congress and forming a new government, one headed by Du Pont. Now, Du Pont and his far-right allies’ rule New England superficially and with the help of their aligned militias, while the rest of the nation truly breathes free without a government to breathe down their necks.

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• Corrupt Corporate Executive: Du Pont is the classical Anarcho-Capitalist and social Darwinist who removes all regulations and allows corporations to ruthlessly exploit New England, all in the name of protecting their wealth. In an event, when DuPont workers go on strike following a string of deaths they blame on unsafe working conditions, the Sentinels have the choice to crack down or simply fire them, accusing them of attempting to extort a business they could leave following the end of their contract or if they were strong enough to resist it.
• Politically Incorrect Villain: Many Sentinels, especially du Pont and Alexander Lincoln, are raging anti-Semites, associating Jews with socialist subversion, racial inferiority and hostility to Anglo-Saxons.
• Privately Owned Society: The Sentinels will dissolve the court system, public defence, public police, taxes, all economic regulations and the State itself, turning New England into an Anarcho-Capitalist society where 'man will finally be able to act out his will under true liberty'.
• Private Military Contractors: The Sentinels view the state military system as a failure and replace it with private contractors. While this will shrink the military, it still leave the most qualified for fighting, and after corresponding tax cuts the Sentinels will keep employing many military men as it can afford, choosing quality over quantity.
• The Social Darwinist: The Sentinels are social Darwinists who believe that might makes right and man has a right to lands that can't defend themselves and don't sign a contract with them.
• Would Hurt a Child: With no more labour regulations, children are 'provided' work as soon as they are old enough to understand and sign contracts.

Lothrop Stoddard

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: The Nordic League^note 
The Nordic League of author and eugenicist Lothrop Stoddard is influenced by Charles Darwin, Francis Galton, Professor W. Z. Ripley, and more, and the party advocates a society under a meritocratic Neo-Aristocracy made up of superior men and women. Furthermore, Stoddard advocates for class mobility for the chosen race so that this aristocratic ethno-mertitocracy would be possible, but the degenerate and mediocre elements of society must have a different future. According to Stoddard, purification of society can only be achieved through segregation and sterilization of these 'destructive' groups. Stoddard further envisions the complete destruction of the violent Syndicalist ideology. He has termed supporters of leftist ideology as "Undermen" and warns that they seek to revolt against the natural fabric of society itself. As such, nothing short of complete annihilation of these groups will be enough to save civilization.

Ideology: Klan Nationalism^note National Populism

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• The Klan: Stoddard is a member of the Ku Klux Klan, and provides aid to the Constitutional American Republic when he takes over New England. If the CAR emerges victorious in the Civil War, it will provide Stoddard's New England a good deal of autonomy in exchange for his loyalty.
• Politically Incorrect Villain: Stoddard believes that every other race is inferior to Northern Europeans, according to a study which found that the IQ of Northern European immigrants or descendants is, on average, 20 points higher than those of the Southern European subjects.
• The Social Darwinist: Stoddard seeks to create a purified society ruled by superior men and women, while degenerate and mediocre elements of society (including syndicalists) must be segregated and sterilised. Since the real Stoddard was a major influence on Nazism, this shouldn't be any surprise.
• Super Breeding Program: Stoddard encourages the reproduction of the so-called superior genes to eliminate the degerate elements of society.

Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.

^{Regent Kennedy}

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Democratic Party^note 
The Democratic Party of New England is both renowned and infamous for it's extreme reliance on political machines (even by the standards of the rest of the nation), mainly the ones in Massachusetts and urban regions. With a strong working class, Catholic and immigrant voter base they semi-openly promote using the patronage system for the public good and often argue it allows a way for the common man to have more direct ties with political leaders through their local machines. Recently they have taken the most moderate stance towards foreign policy with regards to other parties, seemingly wanting to unite America if the opportunity arises but otherwise wanting to stay out of the war, and only maintaining relations with the Entente if it's useful. However given their non-ideological nature all are aware this could change in the future., House of Kennedy^note 
America collapsing into Civil War twice, as well as influence from Canada has caused a surge in support for Monarchism in New England. This has caused the nominal noble structure of New Englander Society to be formalized into a New Englander Monarchy, nominally overseen by Baron Kennedy of Boston, and helped by numerous elite families such as the Astors, Vanderbuilts, Bushes and Rockefellers. (Regent Kennedy)

Ideology: National Conservatism^note Social Conservatism (1940 election), Autocratic Colonial Government^note Paternal Autocracy (Governor-General)

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Born into an Irish Catholic family in Boston, which placed the Kennedy's just out of reach of the political elite. Joseph Kennedy was guided into Harvard to achieve as high a prominence as possible from his birth. Family troubles like the lobotomy of his eldest daughter was pushed aside in favour of dynasty building and business growth. Kennedy owned the largest whiskey importation company in America, and reinvested profits into businesses that sadly fell in the Great Depression. The Crisis of 36 and the reorganisation of New England allowed Kennedy to rally the Democratic voters to his side, becoming the first Catholic Head of State in American history.

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• Arranged Marriage: After being granted a noble title, Kennedy proposes that Robert F. Kennedy, his third son, marry Princess Elizabeth of Canada. This match would tie the two families and the two regions closer together, while also securing the Kennedy family's influence for decades to come.
• Historical In-Joke: The Kennedy dynasty (as this family is sometimes metaphorically referred to in real life) can become much more literal here if Kennedy becomes Baron of New England.
• Opportunistic Bastard: Baron Kennedy becomes known as Turncoat Joe due to how he rose to this position through backroom deals and good relations with the other families.

Clarence Pickett

^{Angry Pickett portrait}

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: American Friends Service Committee^note 
Originally disregarded and laughed at by established politicians, Clarence Pickett’s Quaker Alliance has managed to gain a concerning amount of sway within New England. Pickett has brought the Religious Society of Friends (AKA ‘Quakers’) to the forefront of New Englander politics by offering unconditional support to immigrants and refugees alike, while working to change the church from a religious institution into an outspoken political party dedicated to international neutrality, pacifism, and Christian charity. Citing the progressive precedent set by the Roosevelt-administration and the teachings of Jesus Christ, Pickett has begun drafting a set of crucial amendments for New England’s Constitution. Deemed the “Appeal to Heaven,” the Quaker platform aims to transform New England into a welfare state that can open its arms to the downtrodden across the shattered American continent.

Ideology: Christian Socialism^note Radical Socialism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
In an era of worldwide strife, one may rely on their faith to find peace. No one exemplifies this more than Clarence Pickett. A born Quaker, and a charitable worker known for his support of the lower-classes, Pickett had been invited to the White House during the Hoover presidency to advise on dealing with the misfortunes of America's coal-mining communities. However, his influential steps did not end there; Pickett became known as an advocate for Christian pacifism, as he counseled his fellow faithful on their purpose in life during the Weltkrieg. While his drive for an end to all war through peaceful resolve may be seen as wishful zealotry, it is certain Pickett is the saint the Quakers need to lead them, in these dark times.

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• Saintly Church: Pickett seeks to turn the Religious Society of Friends into a political party dedicated to international neutrality, pacifism, and Christian charity. The Quaker platform aims to transform New England into a welfare state that can open its arms to the downtrodden across the shattered American continent.

David Leigh Colvin

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Prohibition Party^note 
As America spiralled into war, many turned to Alcohol to escape their troubles. The War, the destruction and all the world can be forgotten about by simply taking a sip of various fermented plants. That is the plan. However, in reality people abuse the Devil’s nectar, and use it to commit horrible acts in their drunken rage. As well the productivity of all people decrease as the worker partakes in suds instead of doing their job. So, as Drunkenness ravages New England and the rest of the United States an unexpected force has risen from the dead. Due to the nationwide failure of prohibition, most sane people assumed that the Prohibition Party was dead in the ground; however, is has made a stunning comeback as New England is ravaged by drunkenness. The party now mainly bases itself in New England and is lead by David Leigh Colvin. Colvin believes that all New Englanders must be moral, compassionate, and caring for every man. The party’s main platform is to illegalize the sale and production of Alcohol, as well as prohibiting Pornography, instilling Christian Values into the nation, and helping the American Refugees fleeing from the Civil War. The party’s sudden re-birth has surprised many within New England, but can the party truly return from the dead?

Ideology: Christian Socialism^note Social Democracy

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• Dry Crusader: Colvin names his party the Prohibition Party, and his main platform is to ban the sale and production of alcohol.
• Moral Guardians: Believes that all New Englanders must be moral and compassionate, and care for every man, Colvin bans pornography and teaches everyone the importance of humility, decency, charity and morality.

H. P. Lovecraft

^{Alternative Portrait}

^{The King in Yellow}

Role: King^note Head of State

Party: Providence Society^note 
During the Weltkrieg, untold thousands rushed to the relative safety, stability, and opportunity of America. As the war languished on, immigrants flooded New England, quickly and unexpectedly changing the face of the northeast. With these diverse, new interests came new problems: particularly, nativist resentment. These problems were only compounded by the economic recession that set in after the Kaiserreich began to isolate the United States of America. This discontent was championed by one of New England’s most famous personalities: the celebrity author, Howard Phillips Lovecraft. Lovecraft’s meteoric rise to fame in recent years is based on his tales of weird and diabolical fiction, seen by both fans and critics as giving voice to the xenophobia, economic insecurity, and reactionary instincts of New Englanders. Initially the darling of Boston Brahmins and New England’s Anglo-Saxon majority, Lovecraft’s work spread like wildfire across the country, turning him into an overnight sensation. The Shadow Over Innsmouth, one of Lovecraft's most famous novellas, deals obliquely with the threats of state conspiracy and invasion, as well as miscegenation and its monstrous consequences. Some of his most ardent followers swear that prophetic, astrological portents can be understood through comprehensive study of his work. To many, Lovecraft may just be another insane writer with less than moderate views, to others he is a prophet that can guide New England to safety. But whatever Lovecraft may be, he is still a shy, reclusive writer, unlikely to take any drastic action. The only ones in New England that wish to see him in power are the extreme Anglophiles. They view Lovecraft as a tool to ensure complete loyalty to Canada. For now, Lovecraft and his small circle of writers stick to Providence and continue on with their lives, only accompanied by small groups of fans and loyalists., Providence Society^note 
Starting out life as an Anglophillic, Xenophobic front for various Right-wing groups fearing New England’s shifting demographics and identity as refugees poured into our borders, the Providence Society has had its own rebirth to match the return of Providence. After witnessing the horrors of the Great Depression and the Second American Civil War inflict unmatched travesties against his beloved people, and after witnessing the elitist government he once so loved fail in every step to stop it, Lovecraft saw true enlightenment as graced by the cosmic divine, and began his final journey into Leftist thought. Though many of his old extremist supporters decry that he has been body-snatched by the Yithians, using Lovecraft’s own ‘The Shadow Out of Time’ as evidence of this ludicrous possibility, this truly is Lovecraft, and this truly is his new and ingenious way to save Mankind. Now backed by the surviving Progressive and Leftist elements within the nation along with his unwavering and ever-growing mass of fanatic supporters and those from the old Providence Society loyal enough or moderate enough to stand with him, Lovecraft now leads as a modern day anti-Marxist Socialist prophet from beyond the stars, guiding the way for all of Humanity to survive the eldritch horrors that await us across the cosmos and beyond. (Radical Socialist), Providence Society^note 
Starting out life as an Anglophillic, Xenophobic front for various Right-wing groups fearing New England’s shifting demographics and identity as refugees poured into our borders, the Providence Society has had its own rebirth to match the return of Providence. After witnessing the horrors of the Great Depression and the Second American Civil War inflict unmatched travesties against his beloved people, and after witnessing the elitist government he once so loved fail in every step to stop it, Lovecraft saw true enlightenment as graced by the cosmic divine, and began his final journey into Leftist thought. Though many of his old extremist supporters decry that he has been body-snatched by the Yithians, using Lovecraft’s own ‘The Shadow Out of Time’ as evidence of this ludicrous possibility, this truly is Lovecraft, and this truly is his new and ingenious way to save Mankind. Now backed by the surviving Progressive and Leftist elements within the nation, including numerous new allies like fellow Cosmicists, Russian-inspired American Cosmists, Technocrats, and Maximists, along with his unwavering and ever-growing mass of fanatic supporters and those from the old Providence Society loyal enough or moderate enough to stand with him, Lovecraft now leads as a modern day anti-Marxist Socialist prophet from beyond the stars, guiding the way for all of Humanity to survive the eldritch horrors that await us across the cosmos and beyond. (Totalist)

Ideology: Lovecraftism^note National Populism, Left Lovecraftism^note Radical Socialism or Totalism (after 'death')

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
H.P. Lovecraft, born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1890, is perhaps one of the most mysterious and controversial figures of the 20th century. His father dying when he was 8, his mother dying of the Spanish Flu in late 1918, and Lovecraft suffering from a plethora of health issues his entire life have led Lovecraft into a search for truth and deep meaning, which he channeled into his writings. Tales of darkness and horror within resonated strongly with an America reeling from the 1925 market crash. Lovecraft's science fiction gained him a serious audience for his thoughts on politics and philosophy. He rapidly gained an almost cult-like status in his home state of Rhode Island and drew many followers, preaching a dark and otherworldly message about supernatural powers and eldritch beings that are incomprehensible to the human mind. As president of the New England Literary Society, Lovecraft standardized the use of the English language in print, removing what he called 'Americanisms'. When he traveled to England in 1924 to study the English language and attempt to purify it as much as possible, he witnessed the 1925 uprising and grew an acute hatred of Syndicalism. He returned to America in 1930, founded his own newspaper and ran unsuccessfully for governor of Rhode Island. He remained a prominent thought leader and a powerful influence on the minds of New Englanders, although his opponents accuse Lovecraft of being a dangerous man with authoritarian and occultist inclinations.

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• Apocalypse Cult: The Esoteric Order of Dagon, named after Obed Marsh's cult in The Shadow Over Innsmouth, is a group of occultists who seek to tap into collective zeitgeist of war-torn New England to bring his Outer Gods into this world.
• Cult of Personality: At the end of his tree, Lovecraft will be immortalised as Providence, the supreme leader of all of New England.
• Different World, Different Movies: In this timeline, Lovecraft lived longer and has managed to expand his novella The Shadow Over Innsmouth into a full-length novel.
• Emperor Scientist: A left-wing Lovecraft, influenced by the Technocratic movement, creates an oligarchy of intellectuals, of the intelligent and the educated to help run the government and plan the economy.
• Heel–Face Turn: After his supposed 'death' and return, Lovecraft entirely abandons his racist, reactionary far-right views and makes a hard shift to the left, to the point that his former supporters accuse him of being a member of the Great Race of Yith in Lovecraft's body. Truth in Television, as Lovecraft IRL made a shift to the left before his death (letters written by him corroborate this, and also include him wishing to put his younger self through a meat grinder).
• Historical Villain Upgrade: While the real Lovecraft was considered to be explosively racist and an extremist even by the standards of his day, he was never in a position of personally oppressing those he hated and renounced racism later in life. Here, he's given political power at the height of his bigotry and becomes an insane, occultist dictator who strikes about as close to actual Nazism as the setting allows, though he also has the choice to shift toward the left like his real life counterpart did and usher in an egalitarian utopia.
• Illegal Religion: A committed atheist, Lovecraft will shatter any semblance of religious authority within New England and prevent clergymen from gaining too much power.
• Internal Reformist: Even if Lovecraft shifted to the left, he makes it clear that he continues to reject Marxism, syndicalism and any idea of violent revolution.
• Lovecraft Country: If Lovecraft chooses to Embrace the Darkness, New England will become the Black Spot of the Americas, an impenetrable fortress bristling with xenophobia, sealed from outsiders.
• The Men in Black: The X-Brigade is a covert group founded by Lovecraft to deal with the existence of alien life forms.
• Not Quite Dead: After his death, rumours about Providence stalking his kingdom from beyond the grave begin to circulate, while a covert team of diggers discover that inside Lovecraft's coffin was a clear body double. If the investigations are pursued to the end, Lovecraft himself returns to once again take charge of the country.
• Politically Incorrect Villain: Right-wing Lovecraft is a massive racist who seeks to turn New England into a white Anglo-Saxon ethnostate and launches harsh crackdowns on the Irish.
• Purple Prose: The descriptions of Lovecraftian New England's focuses are written in a prosaic way much like Lovecraft's writings.
• Reclusive Artist: Just like in real life, Lovecraft is a shy and reclusive man who does not often make public appearances, even as leader of New England.invoked
• Richard Nixon, the Used Car Salesman: In real life, Lovecraft was a writer famous for creating the Cthulhu Mythos. In Kaiserredux, he became a politician, running unsuccessfully for governor of Rhode Island and later a potential leader of New England.
• Shout-Out:
  • Lovecraft's covert agency is called Delta Green. Following the Vermont Incident, Delta Green remains committed to Lovecraft's ambitions to defend civilisation at all costs, to the point of destroying any and all vestiges of the paranormal or extraterrestrial, while twelve high ranking officials in his government create Majestic-12 to further study and cooperate with aliens, and investigate and recover alien spacecraft, putting them at odds with Delta Green, just like in the source material.
  • The Delta Green (formerly FBI) agent who approaches Lovecraft to discuss the subject of otherworldly beings contacting New England is named Mulder. With him are the so-called X-Files, which apparently prove that the old Federal Government was hiding the existence of extraterrestrial life.
  • Lovecraft's rocketry and nuclear programs are called, respectively, Project Dunwich Horror and Project Shadow over Innsmouth.
  • When he proclaims himself monarch of New England, Lovecraft will become known as The King in Yellow.

August Derleth

^{King Derleth}

Role: King^note Head of State

Party: Providence Society^note 
During the Weltkrieg, untold thousands rushed to the relative safety, stability, and opportunity of America. As the war languished on, immigrants flooded New England, quickly and unexpectedly changing the face of the northeast. With these diverse, new interests came new problems: particularly, nativist resentment. These problems were only compounded by the economic recession that set in after the Kaiserreich began to isolate the United States of America. This discontent was championed by one of New England’s most famous personalities: the celebrity author, Howard Phillips Lovecraft. Lovecraft’s meteoric rise to fame in recent years is based on his tales of weird and diabolical fiction, seen by both fans and critics as giving voice to the xenophobia, economic insecurity, and reactionary instincts of New Englanders. Initially the darling of Boston Brahmins and New England’s Anglo-Saxon majority, Lovecraft’s work spread like wildfire across the country, turning him into an overnight sensation. The Shadow Over Innsmouth, one of Lovecraft's most famous novellas, deals obliquely with the threats of state conspiracy and invasion, as well as miscegenation and its monstrous consequences. Some of his most ardent followers swear that prophetic, astrological portents can be understood through comprehensive study of his work. To many, Lovecraft may just be another insane writer with less than moderate views, to others he is a prophet that can guide New England to safety. But whatever Lovecraft may be, he is still a shy, reclusive writer, unlikely to take any drastic action. The only ones in New England that wish to see him in power are the extreme Anglophiles. They view Lovecraft as a tool to ensure complete loyalty to Canada. For now, Lovecraft and his small circle of writers stick to Providence and continue on with their lives, only accompanied by small groups of fans and loyalists.

Ideology: Lovecraftism^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Once just a small boy from Wisconsin, August William Derleth has risen to become one of the most powerful men in America. Born in 1909, Derleth grew up in Sauk City, writing his first fictional literature at age 13 after being inspired by our beloved Lovecraft, as well as the likes of Poe, Whitman, Dumas, Thoreau, and many others. Initially, his works were unpopular and rejected, but after ‘40 stories and three years’ of practice, Derleth found his niche writing for Weird Tales magazine. Later entering university to get a literary degree, Derleth graduated in 1930, and amid the backdrop of rising factionalism tensions across his home state, Derleth and his lifelong friend Mark Schorer left for New England to study at the Ivy League schools to further their literary careers. The pair rented out an old rustic cabin in rural Rhode Island while studying at Brown, and it is there that he first met Providence. Becoming fast friends, Derleth was brought in to aid Lovecraft in his literary journey and ideological metamorphosis, founding Arkham House publishing together to spread Lovecraft’s message to the world - a dream cut short with Lovecraft’s passing.

Now, succeeding Providence - our Howard Philips Lovecraft - as the new King in Yellow, August Derleth stands as the most dominant and powerful figure in the nation. Taking on a title that was never meant to be formal or regal in any way, this second King in Yellow postures himself as the ‘true heir’ to Lovecraft's so-called eldritch ‘dynasty’ as he seeks to accentuate Lovecraftism’s more cosmic undertones while profiting off of H.L.P’s image and using said image to serve as the foundation for his new ‘moral’ and expanded interpretation of Lovecraft’s ideology.

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• Allohistorical Allusion: In real life, Derleth was responsible for publishing many of Lovecraft's works after his death and trying to reform the Cthulhu Mythos (in a rather controversial way) to fit with his Catholic faith. Here, with Lovecraft already being one of the most popular English-language authors by the time of his death, Derleth instead starts a massive initiative to translate his works into as many languages as possible, and also tries to impose a mild sense of Christian morality onto Lovecraft's America.

Frank Belknap Long

^{Belknap General}

Role: General, Master^note Head of State

Party: Providence Society^note 
During the Weltkrieg, untold thousands rushed to the relative safety, stability, and opportunity of America. As the war languished on, immigrants flooded New England, quickly and unexpectedly changing the face of the northeast. With these diverse, new interests came new problems: particularly, nativist resentment. These problems were only compounded by the economic recession that set in after the Kaiserreich began to isolate the United States of America. This discontent was championed by one of New England’s most famous personalities: the celebrity author, Howard Phillips Lovecraft. Lovecraft’s meteoric rise to fame in recent years is based on his tales of weird and diabolical fiction, seen by both fans and critics as giving voice to the xenophobia, economic insecurity, and reactionary instincts of New Englanders. Initially the darling of Boston Brahmins and New England’s Anglo-Saxon majority, Lovecraft’s work spread like wildfire across the country, turning him into an overnight sensation. The Shadow Over Innsmouth, one of Lovecraft's most famous novellas, deals obliquely with the threats of state conspiracy and invasion, as well as miscegenation and its monstrous consequences. Some of his most ardent followers swear that prophetic, astrological portents can be understood through comprehensive study of his work. To many, Lovecraft may just be another insane writer with less than moderate views, to others he is a prophet that can guide New England to safety. But whatever Lovecraft may be, he is still a shy, reclusive writer, unlikely to take any drastic action. The only ones in New England that wish to see him in power are the extreme Anglophiles. They view Lovecraft as a tool to ensure complete loyalty to Canada. For now, Lovecraft and his small circle of writers stick to Providence and continue on with their lives, only accompanied by small groups of fans and loyalists.

Ideology: Lovecraftism^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
A young veteran of the fiction scene and a dominant face in the pulp literary movement alongside his old friend Lovecraft, Frank Belknap Long has risen as the new herald of Lovecraftism. Born in 1901, Long was born in Harlem and became deeply interested in fictional literature while in grade school. Drawing inspiration from not only Lovecraft, but Jules Verne, Bierce, H.G Wells, and Poe as well, Long began writing before reaching high school. Long’s friendship with Lovecraft is longer than most relationships Lovecraft held, for after Long released his story ‘The Eye Above the Mantel’ in 1921, his writings caught the eye of Lovecraft, sparking a decades-old friendship that would see hundreds of correspondence letters exchanged the two as well as frequent trips to visit one another between their respective hubs in Providence and Manhattan. It was around this time that Long was also receiving higher education at NYU and then at Columbia University, until a severe bout of appendicitis nearly killed him, granting him a new view on life. He dropped out of school and began his own freelance sci-fi and pulp fiction writing career which would serve him well over the next few decades, and with Lovecraft supporting him along the way, Long rose to become one of New England’s most prominent fiction authors while also growing closer to our national father and his new political movement - a closeness that secured his position as Lovecraft’s successor.

Refusing to take any of our beloved national father’s epithets or monikers - whether it be ‘Providence’ or the ‘King in Yellow’ or any other title - for such a brazen act of self-righteousness would only spit on the memory of the beloved Howard Philips Lovecraft, Long has instead taken the simple title of ‘Master.’ A move that both represents his authority and his reverence for our late founder while also providing a legitimized facade to our strange nation for all the world to witness, and hopefully acknowledge, Master Long has now set himself up as the logical and most orthodox successor to Lovecraft’s initial vision.

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• Just the First Citizen: Long takes the simple title of Master, for calling himself by any of the late Lovecraft's titles would only spit on his memory.

Henry S. Whitehead

^{General Whitehead}

^{Culthead Whitehead}

Role: General, King^note Head of State

Party: Providence Society^note 
During the Weltkrieg, untold thousands rushed to the relative safety, stability, and opportunity of America. As the war languished on, immigrants flooded New England, quickly and unexpectedly changing the face of the northeast. With these diverse, new interests came new problems: particularly, nativist resentment. These problems were only compounded by the economic recession that set in after the Kaiserreich began to isolate the United States of America. This discontent was championed by one of New England’s most famous personalities: the celebrity author, Howard Phillips Lovecraft. Lovecraft’s meteoric rise to fame in recent years is based on his tales of weird and diabolical fiction, seen by both fans and critics as giving voice to the xenophobia, economic insecurity, and reactionary instincts of New Englanders. Initially the darling of Boston Brahmins and New England’s Anglo-Saxon majority, Lovecraft’s work spread like wildfire across the country, turning him into an overnight sensation. The Shadow Over Innsmouth, one of Lovecraft's most famous novellas, deals obliquely with the threats of state conspiracy and invasion, as well as miscegenation and its monstrous consequences. Some of his most ardent followers swear that prophetic, astrological portents can be understood through comprehensive study of his work. To many, Lovecraft may just be another insane writer with less than moderate views, to others he is a prophet that can guide New England to safety. But whatever Lovecraft may be, he is still a shy, reclusive writer, unlikely to take any drastic action. The only ones in New England that wish to see him in power are the extreme Anglophiles. They view Lovecraft as a tool to ensure complete loyalty to Canada. For now, Lovecraft and his small circle of writers stick to Providence and continue on with their lives, only accompanied by small groups of fans and loyalists.

Ideology: Lovecraftism^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
An Episcopal minister, the former Archdeacon of the U.S Virgin Islands, a fantastical horror and sword-and-sorcery writer, and now the ‘Eldritch Apostle’ of the nation, Henry St. Clair Whitehead has lived a varied life, and now stands as Lovecraft’s true disciple and successor. Born in 1882 in New Jersey, Whitehead lived a relatively normal childhood in a Christian household, then attended Harvard, where he began his writing career as an editor for a Democratic newspaper, and graduated in 1904. After working as commissioner for the Amateur Athletic Union, Whitehead attended Berkeley Divinity School in Connecticut, being ordained in 1912 as an Episcopal deacon. He then served as a clergyman and rector at two different Connecticut churches before becoming a children’s pastor in NYC. All along this religious journey, Whitehead honed his skills at writing, and finally wound up in St. Croix - the largest of the U.S Virgin Islands - serving as the Archdeacon of the territory. Taking in island myth and occultist traditions, Whitehead fused these ideas into his writing, creating a terrifying literary fusion that captivated his readers - and more importantly, caught the eye of Providence. They continued their correspondence all during Whitehead's tenure as Archdeacon, with Lovecraft even helping many of Whitehead’s works get published in popular pulp magazines like Weird Tales. Returning to the mainland in 1930, Whitehead traveled to New England to escape rising tensions across the nation, and fell in with Lovecraft’s growing circle of influence. Nearly dying of a long-term gastric issue in 1932, Whitehead was able to survive thanks to support from Lovecraft and the best medical care New England - and Lovecraft’s coffer’s - could offer. This generosity sealed his undying loyalty to Lovecraft, with Whitehead beginning to conflate his piety in God and his reverence for his old friend and savior, lifting Lovecraft up as an almost divine figure.

Now, with Providence passing into Elysia, Whitehead has risen as the Eldritch Apostle, seeking to fuse his Christian faith and his faith in Lovecraft into one syncretic idea. Believing Providence to be a physical manifestation of the Lord’s will, or perhaps a new messiah or god, Whitehead is poised to build a new faith for the nation while keeping his occultist influences and interest in Christian Science to heart - a faith that reveres our late King in Yellow as the God Whitehead truly believes He is.

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• Cult of Personality: Whitehead establishes Lovecraft as one of the central figures of his church along with Jesus Christ and God.
• Interfaith Smoothie: Creating a syncretic faith combining Christianity, occultist practices, mysticism, and Lovecraftian ideology, Eldritch Apostle Whitehead (a former Episcopal minister) seeks to use this new faith to unify America while promoting Providence's divine word.

Further Breakaway

Black Revolt

^{Flag of the Imperishable Union of the Afrikan Blood}

^{Flag of the United Negro Soviet of the Guardian Rock}

^{Flag of the Sanguine Paradise of New Harlem}

^{Flag of the Fraternal Social Republic of New Gibraltar}

^{Flag of the Enlightened Hamitic Republic of New Afrika}

^{Flag of the Black Belt Republic (Authoritarian Democratic)}

^{Flag of the Republic of New Africa}

^{Flag of the Nation of Islam}

^{Flag of the Five-Percent Nation}

^{Flag of the Divine National Moorish American Republic}

^{Flag of the State of New Hawassa}

^{Flag of the Black Belt Republic (Syndicalist)}

^{Flag of the Black Belt Republic (Totalist)}

^{Flag of the People's Republic of America}

^{Flag of the Negro Soviet Republic}

^{Flag of the Black Belt Republic (Social Democratic)}

^{Flag of the Black Belt Republic (Social Liberal)}

^{Flag of the Black Belt Republic (Market Liberal)}

^{Flag of the Black Belt Republic (Social Conservative)}

^{Flag of the Cosmic Realm of Aaru}

^{Flag of the Cosmic Realm of Aaru (Alternate 1)}

^{Flag of the Cosmic Realm of Aaru (Alternate 2)}

^{Flag of the Cosmic Realm of Aaru (Alternate 3)}

^{Flag of the Cosmic Realm of Aaru (Alternate 4)}

Official Name: Black Revolt, Black Belt Republic (Post-Civil War), Imperishable Union of the Afrikan Blood (Dusé Muhammad), People's Pharaohdom of Afrika (Dusé Muhammad proclaimes Pharaohdom), United Negro Soviet of the Guardian Rock (Huiswood), Sanguine Paradise of New Harlem (McKay), Fraternal Social Republic of New Gibraltar (Wright), Enlightened Hamitic Republic of New Afrika (Briggs), Republic of New Africa (UNIA), Nation of Islam (Noi), Five-Percent Nation (Clarence 13X), Divine National Moorish American Republic (Kirkman-Bey), State of New Hawassa (Matthew), Black Socialist Republic (Ford), People's Republic of America (Davis Jr.), Negro Soviet Republic (Haywood), Cosmic Realm of Aaru (Sun Ra)

Ruling Party: Socialist Party^note 
The mainstream wing of the Socialist Party promotes 'solidarity economics', a form of collectivism and market socialism that W.E.B. DuBois formulated. It draws from Black left intellectuals and the socialist wing of the NAACP, and is responsible for leading the initial revolt against the ODP

Ideology: Left Pan-Africanism^note Radical Socialism

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• Breaking the Glass Ceiling: If a capitalist BBR wins the Second Civil War and reforms the USA, America will know its first Black president in history.
• Conscription: The Black Belt's very first event after rebelling against the CAR is to decide whether or not to enact a draft of black citizens in order to defend the Republic.
• Puppet State: After the end of the Second American Civil War, an independent Black Belt can be released as a puppet by Foster's CSA or the Young Klan.
• Slave Liberation: The Black Belt rises up against the far-right, white supremacist Constitutional American Republic if they went too far with their racism.

W. E. B. Du Bois

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Socialist Party^note 
The mainstream wing of the Socialist Party promotes 'solidarity economics', a form of collectivism and market socialism that W.E.B. DuBois formulated. It draws from Black left intellectuals and the socialist wing of the NAACP, and is responsible for leading the initial revolt against the ODP

Ideology: Left Pan-Africanism^note Radical Socialism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
From an early day, William Edward Burghardt Du Bois would fight for equality, fight against intolerance, and go to any means for his beliefs. He grew up in a small integrated community in Massachusetts and attended university and eventually became professor. Du Bois was once of the founders of the NAACP, and one of the leaders of the Niagara Group, a group that opposed Booker Washington's Atlanta Compromise. However, this would be just a page in his lifelong fight for equality, as throughout he fought against Lynching, Jim Crow laws and other discriminatory practices. He used his prominence as an author to spread his message to the wider world, with many regarding his work as cornerstones in the fight for Civil Rights all across America. Yet as the nation fell apart, the civil rights dilemma fell on deaf ears to the establishment. And with the outbreak of the Civil War, it became clear that equality would not be come by peacefully. As the Black Belt uprising took hold over the South, Du Bois took hold over the new state, and will now call upon his countrymen to fight for equality, justice, and their lives.

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• Chummy Commies: The Socialist Party led by W. E. B. Du Bois espouse worker solidarity and an egalitarian, group based form of economics. They seek to acquire capital industries and factories via peaceful means, provide aid to the poor and the elderly, support artists, and promote African American identity while also rejecting all kinds of racism.
• Population Control: Du Bois provides birth control for the very poor, ensuring that they aren't further plunged into poverty by having too many children.

Dusé Muhammad

Role: President^note Head of State (Nationalists released, Muhammed elected, ABB seizes control)

Party: The African Blood Brotherhood

Ideology: Right Pan-Africanism^note Totalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Dusé Muhammad Ali is an Egyptian black nationalist who believes in the concept of Pan-Africa. His mentor, George Wells Parker, has died and left his legacy to Ali, who promised to continue it. Their ideology of social nationalism has caught in the Black Belt Republic, and now Ali stands poised to make his long held dream come true. With the Hamitic League by his side, Ali will hold power for years to come, and one day, perhaps Africa will be free from outside control.

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• Commie Nazis: The ABB subscribes to a bizarre form of Black National Syndicalism with monarchist elements, seeking to create a socialist People's Pharaohdom of Afrika by empowering the black proletariat by expropriating the wealth of non-Black members of the middle-upper and upper classes, promoting that the blacks are the greatest race in the world, with a civilisation older than the whites claimed, and establishing loyal unions and guilds representing workers or professions whose efforts are protected and directed by loyal, professional Black producers.
• The Coup: The ABB comes into power by calling for a snap election in Congress and putting forward Dusé Muhammad Ali and Cyril Briggs as candidates while syndicalist leaders were busy meeting CSA representatives. Muhammad's subsequent victory in the election is seen by other factions as little more than a coup.
• God-Emperor: After adopting the title of Black Pharaoh, Muhammad has the choice to keep himself out of the limelight as the object of worship of a religion following the ABB's conception of Ancient Egypt.
• Knighting: The ABB forms a Black Nobility by granting titles to loyal party officials and the exceptional to inspire the socialist upper-class.

Otto Huiswood

Role: President^note Head of State (Huiswood elected as leader of ABB)

Party: The African Blood Brotherhood

Ideology: Communism^note Totalism

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• Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Huiswood was the first Black member of the CPUSA. He is also of Afro-Surinamese lineage, he can become the first Afro-Surinamese President of America.
• Dirty Commies: Huiswood was a member of the CPUSA before America collapsed, he seeks to turn the ABB into a Marxist-Leninist state.

Claude McKay

Role: President^note Head of State (McKay elected as leader of ABB)

Party: The African Blood Brotherhood

Ideology: Social-Futurism^note Totalism

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• Chummy Commies: Similar to Hughes, McKay advocates for a much less authoritarian version of Pan-Africanism, due to his past affiliations with the IWW influencing his beliefs to be more democratic.
• Token Good Teammate: McKay is one of the few ABB leaders who seeks to truly empower the Africans and African-Americans into a true conglomeration of egalitarianism with the Harlem renaissance being brought down to the Black Belt.

Richard Wright

Role: President^note Head of State (Wright elected as leader of ABB)

Party: The African Blood Brotherhood

Ideology: Popular Communism^note Totalism

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• Reasonable Authority Figure: Since Wright has spent many years being an activist for African American rights and race relations specialist. This makes him a great middleman for coordinating Blacks and Whites together.
• The Power of Language: Choosing Wright in the event to elect him leader, invokes this with 'Wright's pen being mightier than any sword' due to him being a journalist and writer.
• Token Good Teammate: Wright is one of the few leaders of the ABB that actually cares about equality being a long-time activist of civil rights and a constant advocate for the working classes.

Cyril Briggs

Role: President^note Head of State (Briggs elected as leader of ABB)

Party: The African Blood Brotherhood

Ideology: Left Pan-Africanism^note Totalism

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• Good Old Ways: Seeking to move back to ABB's roots, Briggs devotes himself to bringing back the ABB to Black Socialist Nationalism.
• Red Baron: Briggs as one of the co-founders of the ABB is known as 'The Crusader' for his extreme ideological devotion to Black Socialist Nationalism.

Charles D. Young

Role: Field Marshal, President^note Head of State (Dusé Muhammad elected, Young counter-coups ABB)

Party: The Republican Army^note 
A grouping of Army Officials with more traditional American Ideals, the Republican Army is led by Charles Young and supported by a mixture of black officers, the middle-class and many whites still in the region who are not ODP members. They are more sympathetic to an American identity which they believe can unite whites and blacks as well as Rooseveltian policies, believing that Woodrow Wilson subverted the progressive Republicans attempts to improve the economy or create racial egalitarianism. They believe that only a strongman could manage to stabilize the country while ridding it of extremist elements.

Ideology: Military Junta^note Authoritarian Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Charles Young was born into slavery yet would go on to free many from oppression. Young attended an all-white high school and graduated at the top of his class, then became a teacher himself before he became a cadet at West Point. While at West Point, Young was faced with a slough of discrimination from his peers, yet despite it all he persevered and graduated. He later served with cavalry troops and in various national parks across America. He was also send as a military attache to Haiti and Liberia. Young was close to being the first Black man promoted to Brigadier General, but Woodrow Wilson vetoed his promotion; throughout the following years white officers attempted to deny Young his promotion. Throughout the rest of his life Young was faced with discrimination, and when his brethren rose up against oppression, Young was quick to offer his services to the new Black Belt Republic. Now, Young is in charge of the young state and will guide it forward under Rooseveltian and Americanist principles.

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• Good Old Ways: Young builds the Black Belt Republic's national identity by adopting American traditions, especially the flag, anthem, salutes and holidays, and speaking at length about the Black Belt's right as a continuation of the United States.
• Military Coup: If W. E. B. Du Bois gives Young executive powers and has the SPA back him in the aftermath of the African Blood Brotherhood's soft coup, he will remove the coup leaders from power and stabilise the conflict.

James R. Stewart

Role: President^note Head of State (Nationalists march on capital, Leadership Election - UNIA appointed)

Party: Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League^note 
Established by Marcus Garvey, the UNIA-ACL, or just UNIA for short, promotes Black Nationalism under a single-party state that represents Black American interests and promotes the concept of Pan-Africanism, in which Africa and other black regions will be be united and advanced under their rule.

Ideology: Right Pan-Africanism^note Paternal Autocracy

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• Demoted to Dragon: Despite Stewart being the head of the UNIA along with Garvey, he essentially is standing in for him until he returns, and once Garvey does return he'll have to content being considered the heir of Garvey instead of being his co-leader.
• Dragon-in-Chief: Subverted, After UNIA is appointed as leaders of the Nationalists, Stewart starts as the leader, but eventually Garvey returns and Stewart is no longer leader.
• Short-Lived Leadership: Stewart won't be leader for long as he is not meant to be, he is waiting for Garvey to return from Liberia. But until then, he is just a puppet leader.

Marcus Garvey

Role: President^note Head of State (Garvey returns)

Party: Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League^note 
Established by Marcus Garvey, the UNIA-ACL, or just UNIA for short, promotes Black Nationalism under a single-party state that represents Black American interests and promotes the concept of Pan-Africanism, in which Africa and other black regions will be be united and advanced under their rule.

Ideology: Right Pan-Africanism^note Paternal Autocracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
The Jamaican-born Marcus Garvey is one of the most fervent black nationalists around. The founder of UNIA has some reservations about the Black Belt Republic. But, seeing our willingness to pursue closer ties with Liberia, he has returned to claim the mantle of leadership for our young nation. A separatist at heart, Garvey hopes to create a Pan-African state. Even if he does accomplish this, he still hopes to retain the lands we have fought so hard for. He certainly will not give up the country to socialists, who he loathes more than almost anyone else. His ideology, fittingly termed "Garveyism", has caught on in the Black Belt Republic. Many of our citizens hope to migrate to Africa eventually, but this is a long term goal, and for now, there is still the issue of other American factions to contend with.

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• Elite Army: With the African Legion, young recruits are trained to be super soldiers to defend the UNIA. The Black Cross Nurses additionally assist the Legion's effectiveness significantly.
• Enemy Mine: Garvey is a black nationalist who works with white supremacists to enact zoning laws, separating black and white areas.

Elijah Muhammad

Role: President^note Head of State (Nationalists march on capital, Leadership Election - NoI elected)

Party: Nation of Islam^note 
The Nation of Islam is a radical black supremacist group best known for following a racialist and highly heretical variant of Islam that claims the "White Race" was created by a mad scientist named Yakub thousands of years ago and that the "Black Race" is the chosen people of Allah. Their leader Elijah Muhammad claims that NoI founder Wallace Fard Muhammad was God himself and that Elijah Muhammad is his appointed prophet on Earth, with Fard's sudden dissaparence leaving Elijah in charge. Outside the NoI Fard's dissaparence is a source of a multitude of conspiracy theories but nonetheless the NoI's paramilitary prowess, appeals to racial purity, guarantees of a minimum standard of living for members and promise to end all threats to Black Americans has made it one of the most powerful, and extreme, far-right organizations in Black America.

Ideology: Nation of Islam^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
The Honourable Elijah Muhammad came from humble beginnings; he had little education, going to work in the factories after age 3. While living in Detroit, he attended rallies for various Black Nationalist organizations, including one with Wallace Fard Muhammad. He taught that African Americans could reclaim their culture and history through self determination, something that a young Elijah Muhammad agreed with considering his own struggles in the South. He became an ardent follower of Fard and his ideology. Eventually Fard turned leadership of the Detroit Chapter over to Muhammad, and had the organization renamed to the "Nation of Islam". When Fard disappeared, Elijah Muhammad was quick to take leadership of the NoI. As America collapsed and the Black Revolt began, Muhammad declared to his followers to rise up alongside them. And along with other Black Nationalists, he took over the young state. Now, he will ensure that Black America is God's land, and his people will never again be oppressed by the White Devil.

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• Culture Police: Muhammad forces culture to reflect the values of the Nation of Islam through the control of mass media, propaganda, and the destruction of anti-NoI literature.
• Master Race: The Nation of Islam is a black supremacist group that claims the White Race was created by a mad scientist named Yakub thousands of years ago and that the Black Race is the chosen people of Allah.
• Persecution Flip: If the Nation of Islam leads the blacks to victory against the Constitutional American Republic, the entire racial hierarchy of the CAR immediately turns upside down, as blacks are now treated as the master race and all 'White Devils' are expelled.
• Politically Incorrect Villain: Muhammad is both a black supremacist who regards white people as the blue-eyed devil, and an anti-Semite, who blames the Jews for black suffering and believes that they are involved in a plot against blacks for self-gain.
• Propaganda Machine: The primary newsletter of the Nation of Islam, The Final Call, is turned into a state funded propaganda engine, responsible for spreading the truth that Black Americans are God's chosen people.
• The Theocracy: The Nation of Islam is ruled by their own highly heretical variant of Islam, under the leadership of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, the Prophet of Allah.

Clara Muhammad

Role: President^note Head of State (Muhammad assassinated, Clara succeeds Muhammad)

Party: Nation of Islam^note 
The Nation of Islam is a radical black supremacist group best known for following a racialist and highly heretical variant of Islam that claims the "White Race" was created by a mad scientist named Yakub thousands of years ago and that the "Black Race" is the chosen people of Allah. Their leader Elijah Muhammad claims that NoI founder Wallace Fard Muhammad was God himself and that Elijah Muhammad is his appointed prophet on Earth, with Fard's sudden dissaparence leaving Elijah in charge. Outside the NoI Fard's dissaparence is a source of a multitude of conspiracy theories but nonetheless the NoI's paramilitary prowess, appeals to racial purity, guarantees of a minimum standard of living for members and promise to end all threats to Black Americans has made it one of the most powerful, and extreme, far-right organizations in Black America.

Ideology: Nation of Islam^note National Populism

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• Iron Lady: Clara sets up the Fruit of Islam and other paramilitaries to hunt down her husband's assassins and seeks to purge enemies of the state.

Malcolm X

Role: President^note Head of State (Muhammad assassinated, Malcolm X succeds Muhammad)

Party: Nation of Islam^note 
The Nation of Islam is a radical black supremacist group best known for following a racialist and highly heretical variant of Islam that claims the "White Race" was created by a mad scientist named Yakub thousands of years ago and that the "Black Race" is the chosen people of Allah. Their leader Elijah Muhammad claims that NoI founder Wallace Fard Muhammad was God himself and that Elijah Muhammad is his appointed prophet on Earth, with Fard's sudden dissaparence leaving Elijah in charge. Outside the NoI Fard's dissaparence is a source of a multitude of conspiracy theories but nonetheless the NoI's paramilitary prowess, appeals to racial purity, guarantees of a minimum standard of living for members and promise to end all threats to Black Americans has made it one of the most powerful, and extreme, far-right organizations in Black America.

Ideology: Islamism^note National Populism

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• Heel Realization: After going in exile for months and visiting muslims around the world, Malcolm X has renounced his black-supremacist beliefs in the hopes of creating betterment for all muslims rather than only black muslims.
• A Lighter Shade of Black: Malcolm X is definitely the most moderate of the potential successors, rescinding his beliefs from the Nation of Islam and seeking to move closer to the people of America rather than away like the other successors although he does still uphold Islamic Fundamentalism as his main goal.
• The Exile: Malcolm X was forced into hiding after killing a Black Israelite after Elijah Muhammad himself sent him to the Middle East. He returns only after Muhammad's death.

Clarence 13X

Role: President^note Head of State (Muhammad assassinated, Clarence 13X succeds Muhammad)

Party: Suns of Almighty God Allah

Ideology: Islamic Black Nationalism^note National Populism

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• A God Am I: He insists that he be called 'Allah' and is very egotistical.
• Internal Reformist: Clarence is much less restrictive than the Nation of Islam. He re-legalizes gambling and alcohol consumption, drops dress codes, legalizes marijuana, supports the arts and bankrolls up and coming black musicians.
• The Schizophrenia Conspiracy: Clarence 13X is a diagnosed paranoid Schizophrenic.

Charles Kirkman-Bey

Role: President^note Head of State (Muhammad assassinated, Bey succeds Muhammad)

Party: Moorish Science Temple of America

Ideology: Moorish Science Temple^note National Populism

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• Interfaith Smoothie: Kirkman-Bey has a strange belief system. He believes that Moroccan culture and Egyptian mysticism interspersed with Islam, Buddhism and Christianity theology are essential to have true individual divinity.
• Start My Own: Kirkman-Bey splintered his own faction away from the Nation of Islam, one that combines many different religious and cultural belief systems that largely focus away from black-centered islamism and Shabazz origins, and focuses more towards Moroccan and Middle Eastern origins.

Wentworth Arthur Matthew

^{Matthew White Hat}

Role: President^note Head of State (Black Israelite coup)

Party: Commandment Keepers Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation of the Living God Pillar & Ground of Truth

Ideology: Black Hebrew Israelism^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Born in 1892, Wentworth Aruthur Matthew claims to hail from Lagos, Nigeria. However, records indicate that he was in-fact born in the West Indies on the Island of St. Kitts - a fact he hides from most to uphold his greater ‘African’ image. As a young man, he and later his family moved to New York City where he eventually became a naturalized US citizen along with his wife Florence. Influenced by the teachings of Marcus Garvey and by the faith of New York City’s massive White Jewish population, Matthew would found the Commandment Keepers in 1919 in his new home of Harlem, starting his journey to bring honor and prosperity to the Black Hebrew Israelites. Thanking the White ‘Khazar’ Jews for safeguarding the faith for centuries, Rabbi Matthew claims that though Black Jews are the true Jews, that other Jews also deserve respect and protection to reward them for their unwavering piety. Attracted to ideas about the Lost Tribes, King Solomon, and the Beta Israelites of Ethiopia, Rabbi Matthew has combined Jewish faith with Africa and Ethiopian influences, claiming that the Black Hebrews are heirs to the Solomonic Dynasty of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, and to the original Kingdom of Israel. Though other groups far more radical than the Commandment Keepers have tied themselves to Matthew’s movement, he himself is a moderate, and seeks to work together with our fellow Jews regardless of race or history. Together, we shall build a new Land of Milk and Honey.

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• Illegal Religion: Regarding other Abrahamic faiths as mere bastardisations of Judaism, Rabbi Matthew has churches and mosques burnt to the ground and replaced by synagogues.
• Politically Incorrect Villain: If Matthew sides with Frank Cherry who is not only an intolerant religious fundamentalist, but also a black supremacist, and an anti-semite who believes that the only good Jews are Black Jews and any other Jews are fakes and liars. He'll essentially turn his state into a Black-Supremacist Judaist Theocracy.

Paul Robeson

Role: President^note Head of State (The People's Amendments adopted, Socialist Union Election - Robeson elected)

Party: International Worker's Industrial Union (IWIU)^note 
The most influential wing of the IWW in the south, the IWIU supports the creation of a De Leonist Syndicalist Worker State, strong Internationale relations and is led by Paul Robeson.

Ideology: De Leonism^note Syndicalism

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• Chummy Commies: Robeson and the IWIU aim to create a decentralized syndicalist worker's republic. The IWIU accelerate racial integration for blacks and whites to be equals and encourage race-mixing, redistribute wealth to reduce inequality and equalize personal property, and incite southern class consciousness to inspire the people that inequality is the enemy and not race.
• Richard Nixon, the Used Car Salesman: OTL, Paul Robeson was a singer, actor and athlete targeted by McCarthy for his Soviet sympathies. In Kaiserredux, he leads a faction of the IWW and can lead an independent Black republic in the South.
• State Sec: Robeson organizes Red Militia paramilitaries to "hunt down reactionaries" and oversee public trials.

James W. Ford

Role: President^note Head of State (The People's Amendments adopted, Socialist Union Election - Ford elected)

Party: Socialist Party (Centralist Faction) (SPCF)

Ideology: Popular Communism^note Totalism

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• Chummy Commies: Similar to his friend and mentor Browder, Ford is the least violent of the Totalists in the Black Revolt, allowing workers and family businesses to sell their own produce, creating a socialist civic identity built around the common good, and surprisingly, sparing a lot of the bourgeoisie for their economic experience in exchange for their loyalty.
• The Purge: In order to stabilise the SPA's power, Ford quickly purges the remaining nationalist and NoI cells, radical liberals who still openly call for a liberal constitution and the African Blood Brotherhood.

Benjamin J. Davis Jr.

Role: President^note Head of State (The People's Amendments adopted, Socialist Union Election - Davis Jr. elected)

Party: New Communist League

Ideology: Communism^note Totalism

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• The Political Officer: Davis forms the Jacobin Military Police for the purpose of monitoring for potential disloyalty within and sometimes outside the military as well as handling military trials.
• The Purge: Davis conducts a Great Purge, in which suspected opponents of the government in the military, public services and former militia associates are arrested en masse.

Harry Haywood

Role: President^note Head of State (The People's Amendments adopted, Socialist Union Election - Haywood elected), (Foster releases Totalist Black Belt Republic puppet)

Party: Trade Union Unity League (TUUL)

Ideology: William Foster Thought^note Totalism

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• Culture Police: Haywood launches a nationwide campaign to destroy the remnants of imperialism and reaction and replace them with a truly socialist culture in which class struggle and revolutionary action is the prime mover and remaining reactionaries in society are stopped from spreading their poison.
• War Hawk: Haywood espouses a radical anti-imperialist position, promoting army recruitment, martial preparedness, anti-imperialist education, the liquidation of remaining imperialists and aggressive training to confront the capitalists who have subjugated much of the world.

Asa Philip Randolph

Role: President^note Head of State (Liberal Constitution followed, Socialist Party Election - Randolph elected, Democratic Election - Socialist Party elected)

Party: Socialist Party (Reformists)^note 
The most moderate wing of the Socialist Party believes in widespread government services, public spending, high union rates and high progressive taxes to create a social democracy in the Black Belt with a liberal system of government.

Ideology: Social Democracy

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• Internal Reformist: Randolph is not too radical with his beliefs compared to the other leftists of the republic, he seeks to keep the capitalistic system while heavily regulating it and hopes to introduce major social and economic reforms aiming to improve African Americans' quality of life.

Robert Sengstacke Abbott

Role: President^note Head of State (Liberal Constitution followed, Socialist Party Election - Abbott elected, Democratic Election - Socialist Party elected)

Party: Socialist Party (Reformists)^note 
The most moderate wing of the Socialist Party believes in widespread government services, public spending, high union rates and high progressive taxes to create a social democracy in the Black Belt with a liberal system of government.

Ideology: Baha'i Universalism^note Social Democracy

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• Interfaith Smoothie: Abbott subscribes to his Baha'i Universalist ideology which essentially entails that the manifestations of God through Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism all seek to unite humanity to destroy internal divisions like race, nationality, sex, etc. He also seeks to mix moderate socialism into his ideas to further propagate egalitarianism.

Roy Wilkins

Role: President^note Head of State (Liberal Constitution followed, 1st Liberty Party Convention - Wilkins elected, Democratic Election - Progressive Democratic Party elected)

Party: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP)^note 
A group made up largely of liberal elements of the NAACP and the more left-leaning Black Republicans, the PDP supports using government to protect basic economic rights while using government action to grow the economy either directly or by aiding the economy. On racial issues they wish to emphasize using the government to create equal opportunity and fight racism.

Ideology: Progressive Democracy^note Social Liberalism

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• Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe: Wilkins in his portrait depicts him with a pipe, and he is known as a rabblerousing leader for civil rights being very educated and knowledgable in the literature department.
• Richard Nixon, the Used Car Salesman: In OTL, Wilkins was known for being one the NAACP Executive Secretary from 1955 to 1963 and the Executive Director and for being one of the most influential figures of the civil rights movement. Here in Kaiserredux, he can potentially become the leader of a democratic BBR and put his ideas into practice directly.

Edith Sampson

Role: President^note Head of State (Liberal Constitution followed, 1st Liberty Party Convention - Sampson elected, Democratic Election - Progressive Democratic Party elected)

Party: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP)^note 
A group made up largely of liberal elements of the NAACP and the more left-leaning Black Republicans, the PDP supports using government to protect basic economic rights while using government action to grow the economy either directly or by aiding the economy. On racial issues they wish to emphasize using the government to create equal opportunity and fight racism.

Ideology: Progressive Democracy^note Social Liberalism

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• Richard Nixon, the Used Car Salesman: In OTL, Sampson was the first black delegate to the United Nations in 1950. Here, she can become the leader of a liberal Black Belt Republic.

Thurgood Marshall

Role: President^note Head of State (Liberal Constitution followed, 1st Liberty Party Convention - Marshall elected, Democratic Election - Progressive Democratic Party elected)

Party: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP)^note 
A group made up largely of liberal elements of the NAACP and the more left-leaning Black Republicans, the PDP supports using government to protect basic economic rights while using government action to grow the economy either directly or by aiding the economy. On racial issues they wish to emphasize using the government to create equal opportunity and fight racism.

Ideology: Centrism^note Social Liberalism

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• Richard Nixon, the Used Car Salesman: OTL, Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American US Supreme Court Justice, starting in 1967. In Kaiserredux, he comes to prominence much earlier due to the Second American Civil War and can win free elections to lead the Black Revolt.

Lorenzo Dow Turner

Role: President^note Head of State (Liberal Constitution followed, 1st Liberty Party Convention - Turner elected, Democratic Election - Progressive Democratic Party elected)

Party: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP)^note 
A group made up largely of liberal elements of the NAACP and the more left-leaning Black Republicans, the PDP supports using government to protect basic economic rights while using government action to grow the economy either directly or by aiding the economy. On racial issues they wish to emphasize using the government to create equal opportunity and fight racism.

Ideology: Progressive Democracy^note Social Liberalism

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• Gentleman and a Scholar: Turner is an academic and a linguistic Doctor of Philosophy professed in Gullah language.

Zora Neale Hurston

Role: President^note Head of State (Liberal Constitution followed, New Republican Party Election - Hurston elected, Democratic Election - New Republican Party elected)

Party: New Republican Party^note 
Made up of largely followers of the late Booker T. Washington, the New Republican Party supports pro-industry, pro-business policies that emphasize growth, aiding Black Businesses and self-reliance.

Ideology: Humanistic Capitalism^note Market Liberalism

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• Richard Nixon, the Used Car Salesman: The real Hurston was a author, anthropologist and filmmaker, who had some involvement in politics but never had a real political career. In KX, she is a prominent member of the New Republican Party, and can potentially become President of the Black Belt Republic.

Charles Clinton Spaulding

Role: President^note Head of State (Liberal Constitution followed, New Republican Party Election - Spaulding elected, Democratic Election - New Republican Party elected)

Party: New Republican Party^note 
Made up of largely followers of the late Booker T. Washington, the New Republican Party supports pro-industry, pro-business policies that emphasize growth, aiding Black Businesses and self-reliance.

Ideology: Humanistic Capitalism^note Market Liberalism

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• Rags to Riches: Spaulding started as a simple dishwasher and made his way up to becoming one of the richest African Americans.

Henry Lincoln Johnson

Role: President^note Head of State (Liberal Constitution followed, New Republican Party Election - Jonhson elected, Democratic Election - New Republican Party elected)

Party: New Republican Party^note 
Made up of largely followers of the late Booker T. Washington, the New Republican Party supports pro-industry, pro-business policies that emphasize growth, aiding Black Businesses and self-reliance.

Ideology: Humanistic Capitalism^note Market Liberalism

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• Internal Reformist: Johnson as an attorney and elected official, seeked to use the American government to move towards anti-discrimination laws and to take down voter disenfranchisement policies.

Father Divine

Role: President^note Head of State (Liberal Constitution followed, Democratic Election - Peace Party elected)

Party: Peace Party^note 
Made up of an assembly of unorthodox Christian Conservatives now doing outreach to other Congregations, the Peace Party is led by Reverend Major Jealous 'Father' Divine and Prophet James F. Jones, along with other contemporaries such as Daddy Grace and Charles Harrison Mason, with the preachers Michael King Sr. and Clarence La Vaughn Franklin standing as the party's newest rising stars. This diverse array of pious pacifist are bonded by their shared emphasis on spiritual patriotism, a strong Christian identity, and conservative but socially responsbile capitalism, while rejecting racial identity and Socialism.

Ideology: Christian Democracy^note Social Conservatism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Even to his supporters, Reverend M.J. Divine comes off as a strange man, a man who claimed to be God Himself. Yet, despite all of his various eccentricities his Peace Party is now in charge of the Black Belt Republic, where he seeks to unite the nation under tolerance and peace. Little is known about his early life, with people only being able to guess at his date and location of birth, as well as his birth name. Throughout his life he was sentenced to prison many times, committed to mental asylums, and declared as a madman, though most of these arrests were on baseless claims. Yet he and his followers persevered, following Father Divine and his unique church around America, even as the nation collapsed. His charisma and style of preaching turning his congregation from a disorganized and small group of Black patrons to a massive interracial congregation. And along with James F. Jones, he founded the Peace Party, the party that eventually took over the Black Belt Republic. Now he will lead his countrymen to the future, no matter what it may bring.

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• A God Am I: Father Divine's name stems from the fact that he genuinely believes himself to be God embodied.
• Moral Guardians: Father Divine believes that vices like alcohol, gambling, adultery, smoking, profanity and unacceptable clothing destroy not only those who engage in them but their families and society at large, and will make them illegal and liable to a fine once he wins the election.
• Well-Intentioned Extremist: Though his modesty codes and sweeping bans of certain drugs and behaviors probably chafes many Americans, Father Divine also undertakes some radical reforms to end racism in the areas under his control, with the justification that no races exist in the eyes of God.

Michael King Sr.

Role: President^note Head of State (King Sr. retires Father Divine, King Sr. inaugurated)

Party: Peace Party^note 
Made up of an assembly of unorthodox Christian Conservatives now doing outreach to other Congregations, the Peace Party is led by Reverend Major Jealous 'Father' Divine and Prophet James F. Jones, along with other contemporaries such as Daddy Grace and Charles Harrison Mason, with the preachers Michael King Sr. and Clarence La Vaughn Franklin standing as the party's newest rising stars. This diverse array of pious pacifist are bonded by their shared emphasis on spiritual patriotism, a strong Christian identity, and conservative but socially responsbile capitalism, while rejecting racial identity and Socialism.

Ideology: Christian Democracy^note Social Conservatism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Known to his closest allies, parishioners, family, and friends as ‘Daddy King,’ Michael King Sr. is one of the most widely respected men in the nation. Born in Stockbridge, Georgia in 1899, King was compelled to join the clergy at a young age after being inspired by local ministers all around him who stood up and protested for racial equality. Becoming close with Reverend A.D Williams at his local Ebenezer Baptist Church, the young King trained to be a pastor, dropping out of High School to attend Dillard University and shadowing Reverend Williams for years - and all the while King courted his new mentor’s daughter. Wanting to become an honest man and to do right by his mentor, his future wife, and God, King returned to high school to finish his formal education and then dove into his calling as a preacher, working all across Atlanta. By 1926, King was working on his ministerial degree at the Morehouse School of Religion, and on Thanksgiving Day of that year, he and his long-term sweetheart Alberta Christine Williams were married. Soon the couple would have three children in just four years, with Willie, Michael Jr., and Alfred being a great source of pride and joy for the honored pastor. In 1931, King’s mentor Reverend Williams passed away, and King rose to take his place as the leader of the Ebenezer Baptist Church amid a backdrop of rising tensions across America. Over the next few years he would visit Lutheran sites in Germany, join the NAACP as one of its leading figures, and would become acquainted with Father Divine and James Jones - of whom he would eventually ally and befriend. Now, leading the Peace Party after Father Divine was quietly urged to retire over his worsening mental state, Michael King Sr. hopes to guide our newly freed people away from the horrors of racism and opportunistic capitalism, and instead towards the all-loving and forgiving embrace of the Lord. With the Peace Party now behind him, many wonder if Daddy King will be the man to bring racial peace to America.

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• Affectionate Nickname: King is known to members of his congregation as "Daddy King".
• Richard Nixon, the Used Car Salesman: OTL, King Sr. was the father of Martin Luther King Jr. and a significant figure in the American Civil Rights movement. In KX, he can replace the old and ailing Father Divine as leader of a conservative Black Belt Republic.
• Same Face, Different Name: OTL, Michael King Sr. changed his (and his son's) name to Martin Luther after a trip to Nazi Germany in 1934. The Nazis never having come to power in Kaiserreich and therefore Kaiserredux, he appears in the latter with his birth name.

Herman Poole Blount

^{Sun Ra}

^{Sun Ra Hat}

Role: President^note Head of State (Sons of Ra coup)

Party: Africanist Revivalist Movement, Afro-Saturnine Pilgrimage Party

Ideology: Black Nationalism^note Paternal Autocracy (Blount), Afrofuturism^note Totalism, Syndicalism, Paternal Autocracy, National Populism (Sun Ra)

In-Game Biography:(Blount) ^{Click to Show}
Musical pioneer and funkadelic mixmaster, Herman Poole Blount has risen from humble beginnings as a musician and artist to become the very face of the Afro-Revivalist movement. The herald of Afrofuturism, the guide of our African-inspired renaissance, and the architect of our new cosmic future was born on May 22, 1914, in Birmingham, Alabama, and this ‘Sun Ra’ - as he likes to be called - has since become the facade of a radical coalition of varied Black nationalists seeking to control the destiny and identity of our republic. Blount, or ‘Sonny’ as his mother and sister used to call him, was born a musical prodigy, becoming a skilled pianist as a toddler and learning to compose and sight-read music before becoming a teenager, but most of his life’s details are kept intentionally-obscure by the man himself. First getting his start in professional music after joining his high school biology teacher’s band, Sun Ra would take off as a harmonious genius, briefly entering college before dropping out after his mysterious ‘Trip to Saturn.’
In this ‘Trip,’ Blount claimed to have spiritually traveled to the distant planet of Saturn where he communed with strange beings that told him to drop out of college in order to use his musical talent and philosophy to bring peace to Earth, for a great disaster was on the horizon. It would not be long before the young Blount was proven right, for just a few months later, the Second American Civil War would begin, throwing the entire nation into chaos.
As the conflict exploded into bloodshed and the later BBR rose, Blount found himself drifting closer and closer to the radical end of New-Afrikan politics, and would find allies within the ABB, NOI, UNIA, and the Unity League. With the rise of the ‘Americanist’ forces in the nation and their crackdown on Afro-nationalism, Blount was uplifted to be the face of a new radical coalition of his varied friendly parties, all with one goal in common - to bring about a new African renaissance by toppling the Americanist regime. Utilized due to his immense popularity and due to his stance as the key figure of the Afro-revivalist movement, Blount is mostly a puppet to the powers behind him - a cultural pharaoh without a throne, but that may soon change..

In-Game Biography:(Sun Ra) ^{Click to Show}
Solidifying the cult of personality around himself as well as the foundations of our new Afro-Cosmic identity, the man once called Herman Poole Blount is no more. Now, Le Sony’r Ra has begun to rise past the power and control of his political allies, and has revealed to the wider public of his ‘Trip to Saturn.’ Professing to the people that he is their savior from another world, Ra seeks to use his solidified alliances and political partners to bring about a new cultural revolution for his people. Fusing ideas and policies from across the political, artistic, and philosophical spectrums, Ra will bring a new cosmic golden age to this New Afrika, and though many in the nation still doubt his otherworldly origins, they have begun to believe he truly has the best interests for all mankind at heart. With newfound power and with his handlers waning in influence, Sun Ra has slowly begun to truly rule the nation himself, and by preaching peace and cooperation between our people above any petty struggle or ambition, he moves more and more of the masses to follow in his wake as he guides the nation to its new syncretic, celestial, Afro-centric future.

In-Game Biography:(Sun Ra Giga) ^{Click to Show}
Severing the puppet strings that once bound his mortal form, Cosmic Pharaoh Le Sony’r Ra - or just Sun Ra as the devoted masses praise him as - now lords over the Cosmic Realm of Aaru as its sole shepherd and all-powerful savior. Ra has shed the need for political allies as the masses praise their new divine leader’s name, supporting his mandate to rule with feverish adulation. This new saturnine field of reeds shall be the promised land of our reborn celestial race. This peace-preaching alien from Saturn has ensnared the hearts and minds of our people with his music, his poetry, his vision, and now the Aaruites prosper under this otherworldly deity. Bonded together by a new identity and culture that pulls from our Egyptian and West African roots, our origins from beyond the heavens, and our Afrofuturist destiny, the African diaspora shall be united and brought to our promised land out among the stars. We are the children of Saturn, the heirs to the Pharaohs, the heralds of the new African future, and the star children of destiny - all thanks to the all beloved and all eternal Sun Ra!

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• God-Emperor: While the coalition of radicals behind him may be using him as a political tool, Sun Ra has earned genuine love and adoration he from the masses, evolving into a cult of personality that eclipses the image and influence of the government at times. The Cult of Sun Ra is thus institutionalised as a state philosophy—while religious freedom is still protected, many have already taken to Sun Ra as either their new god or a new embodiment of whatever god they already followed, though this fanaticism is rare.
• Richard Nixon, the Used Car Salesman: In real life, Sun Ra was a musician and had no political career to speak of. Here, he can become leader of a coalition that seeks to create a new Pan-African identity in New Afrika.

Alaska

^{Flag of the Republic of Alaska (Polar Bear)}

^{Flag of the Republic of Alaska (Libertarian Polar Bear)}

^{Flag of the Popular Communal Frontier of Alaska}

^{Flag of the Alaskan Union of People's Syndicates}

^{Flag of the Union of Alaskan Frontier Republics}

^{Flag of the Union of Alaskan Frontier Republics (Trotskyist)}

^{Flag of the Alaskan Syndicate}

^{Flag of the Principality of Liechtenstein-Alaska}

^{Flag of the Principality of Liechtenstein-America}

^{Flag of Israel-Alaska}

^{Flag of the United Provinces of Zion}

^{Flag of the Free and Rational Territories of Atlas/Rational Republic of Rapture}

^{Flag of Beringia}

^{Flag of Beringia (Alternate)}

^{Flag of Mikinoc Waajew}

^{Flag of the Dominion of Alaska}

^{Flag of Khéya Wíta}

Official Name: Republic of Alaska, Popular Communal Frontier Republic of Alaska (Radical Socialist), Alaskan Union of People's Syndicates (Syndicalist), Union of Alaskan Frontier Republics (Totalist), Alaskan Syndicate (Resource Barons), Principality of Liechtenstein-Alaska (Liechtenstein buyout), United Provinces of Zion (Israel, America reunified), Principality of Liechtenstein-America (Liechtenstein, America reunified), Free and Rational Territories of Atlas (Rand), Rational Republic of Rapture (Rand reunifies America), Beringian National Republic (Towner), Turtle Island (Dixon), Dominion of Alaska (Canada puppet), I.J.N. Administration of Alaska (Japanese puppet), Khéya Wíta (Futurist puppet)

Ruling Party: Alaska Progressive Party

Ideology: Centrism^note Social Liberalism

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Ernest Gruening

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Alaska Progressive Party

Ideology: Centrism^note Social Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Ernest Gruening, Harvard Graduate who served briefly in the Weltkrieg in field artillery, came to Alaska in 1934 as Director of the Division of Territories and Island Possessions under Herbert Hoover. Alaska’s desperate economical situation alongside America’s growing political tensions caused Gruening to stay in the Last Frontier. Upon the outbreak of the 2ACW in 1937, Gruening took the title of Alaskan President in place of Governor John Weir Troy with the goal of helping Alaska not only survive, but thrive in their intense physical and political climate.

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• Screw This, I'm Outta Here: After seeing America collapse, Gruening as governor decides that staying loyal to the same government responsible for the collapse isn't a good idea. So he chooses to stick with his state as the Last Frontier.

Anthony Dimond

Role: President^note Head of State (Presidential Election - Dimond elected)

Party: Alaska Democratic Party

Ideology: Christian Socialism^note Social Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Anthony Dimond of New York came to Alaska in 1905 as a prospector. In his major Political years, he served as a US Commissioner, an Assistant Attorney, a Mayor, and a Senator, all based in Alaska. Dimond’s heavy portfolio shows him as a clear, intelligent man whose feats are only contested by his brutal anti-semetism. This trait has caused him to be at odds with the Jewish-descended Guggenheim’s, and Dimond holds a certain disdain for large and wealthy groups who attempt to lead average people".

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• Red Scare: Gets accused of being this. When Dimond gets elected as President, due to his progressive politics, people of Alaska assumes he's a syndicalist infiltrator attempting to destroy Alaska within.

Austin E. Lathrop

Role: President^note Head of State (Presidential Election - Lathrop elected)

Party: Alaskan Business Interest Group

Ideology: Libertarianism^note Market Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
"Alaska’s First Homegrown Millionaire” was a well known Industrialist from Seattle who, in 1895, transported goods to and from Alaska in the Klondike Gold Rush. The wealthy man owns a mining development company and numerous movie theaters, as well as a newspaper company. Opposing federal control of businesses, but fearful of Syndicate buying out, Lathrop heads the Alaskan Business Interests Group as a means of assisting his and other smaller scale business owners’ interests.

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• Self-Made Man: Lathrop is considered to be "Alaska's First Homegrown Millionaire". Largely due to him owning a mining development company during the Klondike Gold Rush which managed to rake in tons of money.

Daniel Sutherland

Role: President^note Head of State (Presidential Election - Sutherland elected)

Party: Alaska Republican Party

Ideology: National Conservatism^note Social Conservatism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
An Alaskan Representative to the US House of Reps from 1921 to 1931, “Fighting Dan’s” dog sled campaigning and aircraft rescuing career seemed to end after he moved to Pennsylvania. In 1937, the politician turned purchasing agent fled back to Alaska with the outbreak of the Second American Civil War, welcomed with open arms by fellow Republicans as the man who could fight to keep a conservative majority as the Last Frontier’s political climate went below zero.

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• Red Baron: Sutherland is known as 'Fighting Dan', due to his aggressive political wording when he was a politician in Capitol Hill.

James Wickersham

Role: Chairman^note Head of State (Alaskan Revolution)

Party: Frontier Workers Movement

Ideology: Democratic Socialism^note Radical Socialism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
James Wickersham served as Alaskan District Judge in the years 1900 - 1908, where he ran for a spot as territorial representative to the US House of Reps, a position he held until 1933. Although technically a Republican, his personal war with the Alaskan Syndicate’s cruelly capitalistic business methods caused him to seek heavy Federal assistance for Alaska. Ultimately at the end of his terms, his pushes against the Syndicate were not assisted by the rest of the Legislation, and the situation had only gotten worse in time. Angered by the Legislations refusal to crack down on the Barons, Wickersham wants for Alaska a land where the people’s work cannot be tarnished by greedy businessmen and capitalists, but his left leaning supporters yearn for a more red set of ideals.

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• Internal Reformist: Wickersham attempted to introduce socialist reforms to Alaska while being a Republican in the House of Representatives.

Rex Beach

Role: Chairman^note Head of State (Succeeds Wickersham)

Party: Frontier Workers Movement

Ideology: Democratic Socialism^note Radical Socialism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
While hardly a student of Socialist Thought, Rex Ellingwood Beach has nonetheless come to lead the Popular Communal Frontier Republic of Alaska in these trying times. Beach originally studied to be a lawyer, however he never finished a law program; instead becoming afflicted with gold fever after reading of the vast gold discoveries in the far north, and headed for Alaska in 1897 to seek his fortune. However, found little gold; Instead discovering wealth of a different kind: a mine of stories and colorful characters and situations that he developed into best selling popular literature. The stories Beach told were often stories of exploitation; stories of rich men who sought to plunder Alaska's resources, and ordinary hard-working citizens forced to confront the forces of nature and corruption. In the story of Beach's life once Alaska broke free, one common villain had emerged; the Alaskan Syndicate: a greedy group of industrialists who sought to pillage all Alaska had to offer. However this story also had one key protagonist: one James Wickersham, who's revolution uprooted the corrupt Barons and transformed Alaska into a paradise for the working man, a socialist haven (more or less). And now with Wickersham gone and Beach firmly in command of the Alaskan state, he seeks to continue the work of Alaska's Great Guide Wickersham, and will continue to uplift the men and women of the vast Alaskan frontier.

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• Taking Up the Mantle: Despite not being the most political, Beach is chosen by Wickersham to succeed him and his ideas. Even though Beach wasn't initially into socialism when he arrived in Alaska for gold, he got into it after realizing the Alaskan Syndicate's abuse of power and followed Wickersham throughout his revolution.

Red Congress of Alaska

Role: Congress^note Head of State (Red Congress - Delegates reject leadership)

Party: Alaska Labour Union

Ideology: Democratic Syndicalism^note Syndicalism

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• Authority in Name Only: Downplayed. If the Red Congress wins the election, the Congress essentially presides over Alaska as a ruling body without any central authority present as the head of state will be run by the Congress indefinitely.
• Emergency Authority: The Congress is set up in place after Wickersham dies, and is used as an organizing body for delegates across Alaska to decide what Alaska's course will be. Subverted, if the Congress ends with the delegates rejecting any central authority, then the Congress itself will become the leader of Alaska ruling as an organizational body.
• In Harmony with Nature: The syndicalists of Alaska despise the mainstream industrializaion's processes, and see it as destructive to the natural world and its beauties. The Congress seeks to leave most of Alaska unindutrialized to keep its natural beauty alive and untainted but rampant and unregulated disastrous destrutive efforts engaged through ideology.
• In Name Only: Inverted. The Red Congress doesn't like directly associating with syndicalism, largely because of the lack of knowledge Alaskans have to understand syndicalism as well as hating the theoretical part contents of it. To combat this, they dissacoiate with syndicalism's theory and enact syndicalism in all but name, caring only to enact its policies to help out the common Alaskan.

Joseph F. Jurich

Role: Chairman^note Head of State (Red Congress - Jurich elected)

Party: Alaskan Congress of Trade Unions

Ideology: Popular Communism^note Totalism

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• Allohistorical Allusion: Jurich can denounce the Trotskyists that come to Alaska after the CSA falls for setting up a plot against him and his Communists and can purge them from the congress. This alludes to Stalin in OTL purging Trotsky and his Left Opposition justifying it as a "Trotskyite plot" to oust him.
• Hero-Worshipper: Downplayed. Jurich is very close with Earl Browder, devoting his ideological beliefs to his. However if Browder comes to Alaska after exile, Jurich actually is willing to outmaneuver his leader and take command from him.
• The Purge: If the CSA falls, Trotskyites will comes to Alaska seeking refuge. If Jurich decides to not entertain the idea of them subverting his order, he can order to have them be imprisoned and killed.

Lev Sedov

Role: Chairman^note Head of State (Trotskyite powergrab)

Party: Alaskan Congress of Trade Unions

Ideology: Left Internationalism^note Totalism

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• Taking Up the Mantle: Sedov takes after his father Trotsky by being devoted to his ideological beliefs.
• War Hawk: Just like his father, Sedov is devoted to spreading Trotskyism worldwide through a global revolution toppling capitalist governments and replacing them with totalist ones.

Simon Guggenheim

Role: President^note Head of State (Barons coup the government)

Party: Alaskan Syndicate

Ideology: Corporatocracy^note Paternal Autocracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Simon Guggenheim of the Jewish descended Guggenheim Family is a rich Capitalist with with significant control over Alaska’s copper, salmon, and transportation industries. His Alaskan Syndicate, made to monopolize Alaskan resources and gain political power over its people, rivals Alaska’s own Legislation on terms of political pull. Upon Alaska’s break from America in 1937, Simon Guggenheim travelled to the frozen land to secure complete power over it in its unstable governmental state. Guggenheim’s plans are big, but so is the work needed to put them into action.

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• Corrupt Corporate Executive: Guggenheim is the leader of the Alaskan Syndicate, a group of businessmen who control large amounts of Alaska's natural resources, oppress his workers, crush small businesses, and pay much less tax money than they ought to.
• Foreign Ruling Class: As Jewish immigrants flock to Alaska to flee the chaos of the Second American Civil War, Guggenheim (himself a Jew) can declare Alaska as a New Zion, even though Jews still only make up a minority of the Alaskan population.
• Only in It for the Money: Guggenheim's first and only concern is profit, and all of his actions, from attempting to buy out Alaska and selling it to the Principality of Liechtenstein, are only done to deepen the pockets of the Alaskan Syndicate.

Alisa Rosenbaum

Role: President^note Head of State (Rand invited to government)

Ideology: Anarcho-Capitalism^note Market Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Alisa Rosenbaum had taken an interest in politics and philosophy from young age. An avid supporter of Alexander Kerensky. Rosenbaum became a mildly successful political writer before fleeing her native Russia after the turmoil of 1936. Traveling east to the land of opportunity, Rosenbaum renewed her career with Anthem until the Civil War brought it to a screeching halt. Stuck in the Last Frontier, Rosenbaum saw an opportunity to bring her ideas from paper to reality. Having now secured Alaska, only time will tell how successful her Objectivist experiment will fare...

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• 0% Approval Rating: Rosenbaum's economic reforms end up bankrupting nearly everyone in Alaska, her views on religion anger the myriad of Abrahamic and Native believers, and her policy of buying or directly seizing reservation lands for the creation of private enterprise infuriates many Native Americans. In the end, people from all walks of life get sick of her so-called 'vision of a brighter tomorrow', before she finally gets ousted by the American Indian Federation.
• Karmic Death: Rosenbaum being overthrown and scalped by the American Indian Federation after her economic efforts fail to give way to success is quite ironic given her infamously approving views towards colonization because in her view Native Americans weren't truly making use of the land's potential.

Elwood Towner

Role: Chief^note Head of State (Towner coups Alaska)

Ideology: Townerism^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Born in the late 1890's on the Siletz Reservation in Oregon, Elwood Towner has lived quite the interesting life. Stolen away from his people by the White Man and forced to attend the Chemawa Indian School, Towner developed a hate for his oppressors early on. Later serving in the United States Marine Corp and seeing action in Mexico and other minor American theatres of war, Towner came home a changed man. He would attend law school, focusing his study on native advocacy and would only take indigenous clients, eventually suing the boarding school that stole him from his people and forcing its closure. With this, Towner tasted victory over the White Man and he liked its flavor. He would further radicalize, being inspired by other ethnically-focused thinkers in Japan and the American South, and began forming his own ideas on how the Red Man should live moving forward. Now, with the rapid destabilization of the United States and the looming threat of civil war, Towner has seen all he needs to see to understand who the White Man truly is: savages, dogs, mongrels, or worse. With these facts clear, Towner has marched to Alaska to set his plan in motion. Under Towner, the Red Man's days under the White boot are numbered.

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• Conlang: Towner constructs the Beringian language from mixing various Amerindian languages ranging from Tlingit to Huron, as a new lingua franca for the disparate peoples of North America.
• Historical Hero Upgrade: The real Towner was a nasty Nazi collaborator with an anti-semitic streak who collaborated with the decidedly white supremacist Silver Legion in order to attack the FDR government. He cannot do this in a timeline without Nazism; the worst he can do instead is to create an anti-white, albeit ultimately nationalist and anti-colonialist indigenous government.
• Knight Templar: Towner seeks to ensure the survival of Native Americans, build a strong nation where all of them can call home, free from their white oppressors, and lead them into a bright future. However, he believes that the Red Man can only be free by spilling the blood of the White Man.
• Mandatory Motherhood: Towner addresses Beringia's underpopulation issue by incentivising large native families with financial compensation and outlawing birth control for all mothers-to-be.
• Master Race: Downplayed: Towner believes that Native Americans are the greatest race, and it's the Red Man's Burden to civilise white-skinned savages, who can't even stop slaughtering each other over petty differences and childish squabbles. However, he is not racist towards non-whites: native Siberians are seen as honorary Reds, and Japan is considered a natural ally to secure Beringia's independence from the White dogs.
• Meaningful Rename: Towner renames Alaska to Beringia, a new nation that shall serve as a beacon for all those of Red blood scattered across this shattered world.
• Monumental Damage: When Beringia conquers New England, Towner encourages his people to vandalise and destroy statues and monuments of European explorers and the Founding Fathers of the United States.
• Occupiers Out of Our Country: Towner seeks to cast off the yoke of the White Man and create a nation for indigenous Americans, free from white influence and persecution.
• Persecution Flip: As Beringia takes over Canada and America, the racial hierarchy immediately flips upside-down, as Native Americans become free citizens while whites are sent to reservations. The oppressors of yesterday will become the herded sheep of tomorrow.
• Please Select New City Name: Canadian and American cities conquered by Beringia whose names are of European origin receive new names from North America's indigenous languages.

Thomas Dixon

Role: President^note Head of State (Dixon coups the government)

Ideology: Left-Townerism^note Totalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
A shadowy figure originally from the American Southeast, Thomas ‘New Moon’ Dixon is a mysterious figure even by Beringian standards. Of partial Cherokee blood, Dixon has worked with Elwood Towner for years in their efforts to reduce the plight of their fellow Red Man after serving together in the fires of the Weltkrieg. Radicalizing over time away from Towner following the creation of Beringia due to his interest in Totalist views and esoteric mythologies, Dixon’s ideas evolved away from Towner’s Native nationalism and towards a more ethnically-based Totalist wave, drawing influence heavily from Mzee Obama of the Mau-Mau. New Moon only seeks one thing: the total expulsion or subjugation of all White Devils in the New World so that the Red Man may finally have peace, and he will usher in this new age as the ‘Red Moon’ of the Red Race.

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• Commie Nazis: Dixon writes his own Native American Totalist Charter, combining leftist economics with Native American ultranationalism and revanchism. He turns Beringia into an egalitarian, totalist utopia to all those of pure Red stock, while White Devils are given a lead bullet.
• Dragon with an Agenda: Dixon is one of Towner's chief confidants, and agrees on the expulsion and punishment of the White Man and the upliftment of the Red Race, but prefers the red light of Totalism over Towner's nationalist furor.
• Human Resources: Dixon's government uses the corpses of white people to bolster the fertility of the Alaskan soil. In one event, an indigenous boy is terrified as he discovers a severed, desiccated human arm sticking from the soil of his family's homestead.
• Roaring Rampage of Revenge: In order to avenge the atrocities of the past, Dixon has his men pour into cities and remove every last trace of the whites' vile civilisation, so that they'll wish Columbus never stepped foot on the Great Turtle Island so long ago.
• State Sec: Chief Dixon formalises the position of his prized militia units and paramilitaries as official arms of the state, allowing them to dole out the Red Man's justice as they see fit.

George Pearkes

Role: Field Marshal, Governor^note Head of State (Canada puppets Alaska)

Party: Dominion Government

Ideology: Military Junta^note Authoritarian Democracy

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• Foreign Ruling Class: As a British government in Canada ruling over Alaskans it seems like oppression would run rampant, but some Alaskans are okay with the government as they see it as protective and secure for the people.
• Red Baron: His title is 'Lord' due to him holding a great amount of authority as a General and military commander.
• The Generalissimo: Pearkes runs Alaska under a junta while ensuring some democratic measures are given to the people.

Yasuyo Yamasaki

Role: Field Marshal, Governor^note Head of State (Japan puppets Alaska)

Party: Imperial Japanese Naval Administration

Ideology: Militarism^note National Populism

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• Culture Justifies Anything: When the Japanese take over Alaska, they will begin Japanizing the region. They'll put up Japanese newspapers, Alaskans will be taught Japanese, Japanese will be over street signs, and Japanese families will emigrate to Alaska. It will come to a point that it will look indishinguishable from the streets of Tokyo.
• Foreign Ruling Class: Yamasaki essentially rules as Governor of Alaska while being the head of the Japanese Navy.
• The Generalissimo: Yamasaki runs Alaska as a militaristic dictatorship with him at command.

New York City

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^{Flag of New York Communes (Radical Socialist/Syndicalist)}

^{Flag of the United States of America (Socialist)}

^{Flag of New York Communes (Maximist)}

^{Flag of New York Communes (Maximist New England)}

^{Flag of the Worker's State of New York}

^{Flag of New York City (Christian)}

^{Flag of the Holy Union of America}

^{Flag of the Kingdom of all Nations of Men}

^{Flag of New York City (NYPD)}

^{Flag of the United States of America (Statue of Liberty)}

^{Flag of the United States of America (Thin Blue Line)}

^{Flag of New York City (Mafia)}

^{Flag of the National Crime Syndicate of America (Luciano)}

^{Flag of the National Crime Syndicate of America (Lansky)}

^{Flag of the United Crime Syndicates of America}

^{Flag of New York City (Harlem Mob)}

^{Flag of the Combined Syndicates of Greater Harlem}

^{Flag of the United Crime Syndicates of Greater Harlem}

^{Flag of the United Communities of Greater Harlem}

^{Flag of the Islamic Negro State of Harlem/United Emirates of America}

^{Flag of the Buddhist Negro State of Harlem}

^{Flag of the United Monasteries of Trāyastriṃśa}

^{Flag of the Republic of New Africa}

^{Flag of the Negro Worker's Republic of Harlem (Kemp)}

^{Flag of the Negro Worker's Republic of Harlem (Harlem Socialists)}

^{Flag of the Negro Worker's Republic of America}

^{Flag of the Afro-Atlantic Federation}

^{Flag of the City of Nouvaeu Paris}

^{Flag of the City of Nieuw Amsterdam}

^{Flag of the City of Niu Niu-York}

^{Flag of New York City (Seinfeld)}

Official Name: New York City, New York (Upstate New York in possession), New York Communes (Socialist), Worker's State of New York (Totalist, reunited), New Italian State (Pope), Holy Union of America (National Populist, reunited), Kingdom of all Nations of Men (Tommilson declares himself regent), National Crime Syndicate (Luciano/Lansky, reunited), United Crime Syndicates of America (Bugsy, reunited), Combined Syndicates of Greater Harlem (Holstein reunited), United Crime Syndicates of Greater Harlem (St.Clair reunited), United Communities of Greater Harlem (Bumpy reunited), Islamic Negro State of Harlem (Islamic Hamid), United Emirates of America (Islamic Hamid reunited), Buddhist Negro State of Harlem (Buddhist Hamid), United Monasteries of Trāyastriṃśa (Buddhist Hamid, reunited), Negro Worker's Republic of Harlem (Kemp/Harlem Socialists), Negro Worker's State of America (Kemp reunited), Republic of New Africa (Lawson), Citizens' Labor Republic of Harlem (Black Nationalist Authoritarian Democratic/Social Conservative), Afro-Atalantic Federation (Harlem Socialists owns Carribean), Negro Worker's Republic of America (Harlem Socialists reunited), City of Nouvaeu Paris (National France, Jerome Napoleon Charles Bonaparte puppet), City of Nieuw Amsterdam (Dutch, William Kissam Vanderbilt II puppet), City of Niu Niu-York (Ukrainian, Nykyfor Hryhoriiv puppet)

Ruling Party: Republican Party - Fusion Ticket (La Guardia's Coalition)

Ideology: Social Liberalism

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• Breaking the Glass Ceiling: The NYPD's first female officer (Mary A. Sullivan), first Irish officer (John F. O'Ryan), first Jewish officer (Louis F. Costuma) and first Black officer (Samuel J. Battle) are all candidates for chief of the NYPD, mayor of New York City and potentially president of the United States, the first individual in these groups to hold these offices.
• Dark Horse Victory: It’s very possible, though outrageously difficult, for one to win the civil war as this tiny faction. The mod anticipates this possibility, allowing you to turn the whole of America into Gangsterland or a very literal Police State, among other options, once the dust settles.
• Land of One City: New York has the choice to establish itself as a free, independent city-state seperate from the rest of America.
• Suddenly Significant City: If Upstate New York falls under control of the government in New York City, it also replaces Albany as the new state capital.
• Totalitarian Gangsterism: New York City is plagued by numerous organised crime gangs like the Harlem Mob and the Mafia, all of which can take over and rule the city (or even the entire United States) as a criminal state.

Fiorello La Guardia

Role: Mayor^note ]Head of State (Snap Election - La Guardia re-elected)

Party: Republican Party - Fusion Ticket (La Guardia's Coalition)

Ideology: Social Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Fiorello La Guardia, the Italian mayor of New York whose heart is only equalled by his desire to fight for the people of his city, faces his toughest challenge yet. If it wasn't enough that the country was in ruins, now his city faces internal division and chaos. Brother fights brother, and the city he loves most teeters on the edge. Surprisingly though, La Guardia seems unphased. Just as he confronted Tammany Hall early in his administration, the 'Little Flower' now confronts the destructive forces of extremism and uncomprimising politics in New York City. La Guardia has rounded up the sane residents of the city (however many of those are left) and declared that if the national government is unwilling or unable to solve the problems facing the city, he will do so himself. He had high hopes for George Norris, a close ally of his, but now La Guardia is alone. However, his crusading spirit and anger towards those who would wrong the common man has done him a great service, lending him the credibility to become the most powerful force in the city, at least for now. Even still, the 99th Mayor of New York City has his work cut out for him if he wishes to see his vision of a more just government enacted in the city, and he will have to face both radicals, reactionaries, and opportunists to get the job done.

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• The Purge: La Guardia built his reputation around a staunch stance against bribery, graft, racketeering, and other forms of corruption. If he secures his mandate, he'll make good on this promise by launching a massive anti-corruption campaign.
• Taking Up the Mantle: Influenced by his late friend Franklin D. Roosevelt, La Guardia can instate the New Deal for New York, which involves relief for the unemployed, the poor and those whose lives have been destroyed by the war, recovery of the economy to pre-collapse levels and beyond, and reforms of the financial system to prevent such a disaster from happening again.

Fred Trump

^{Monarch Trump}

Role: Mayor^note ]Head of State (Snap Election - Trump elected)

Party: Reform Party of New York City

Ideology: Free Market Capitalism^note Market Liberalism (New York), Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism (New England 1940 Election), Absolute Monarchy^note Paternal Autocracy (New England monarchy)

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Fred Trump has made a name for himself in recent years as a businessman with the drive and ambition to build a fortune in personal wealth. In the housing industry, he has shown a prenchant for ruthlessness as well as a certain shrewdness that has won him many admirers. With this newfound support, Trump now looks to save his city. After all, a stable city is a productive city, and stability is good for business. To achieve this though, the city will need to slowly rebuild from the ashes, and Fred Trump has a plan to make this a reality. It is essential that the city's outdated housing and tax policies be overhauled, but it is equally essential in Trump's eyes that Catholic influence in the NYPD should be removed. In the mayor's eyes, they are a significant force holding back the native Protestant Americans from bringing the city towards the greatness it should enjoy today. Beyond these small goals lies the wider vision of privatization in the city, with businesses flooding in as much as immigrants used to. Though he is celebrated for his abilities in the business world, it remains to be seen whether he can transfer this success to the political realm. One way or another though, one of Trump's most famous quotes is that if you do anything, it should be something you love, and Trump certainly loves to see profitable outcomes...

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• Historical In-Joke: In New York's mayoral election, Trump titles his campaign 'Make New York Great Again', and if he runs for the United Duchies of America's second monarch election, the option to elect Trump says 'Trump shall make America great again'. Both are obvious reference to the campaign slogan used by his son Donald's 2016 Presidential campaign. As mayor of New York City, he can also build a great wall along the borders of the city, separating the conflict between the Federalists and the Syndicalists from the glittering lights and stable streets of New York.
• Privately Owned Society: In his plan to transform NYC into an inviting hotspot for global trade, Trump slashes taxes for most industries and citizens, and privatises all major economic sectors.
• War for Fun and Profit: Trump sees the second American Civil War as a new opportunity for New York City to profit while others squander and bicker like fools.

Orson Welles

Role: Mayor^note ]Head of State (Snap Election - Welles elected)

Party: Liberal Party of New York

Ideology: Social Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Orson Welles, one of the greatest actors alive today, has now turned his considerable energy towards the political sphere. Though Welles espouses policies some would identify more closely with syndicalism than either of the two major parties, Welles does have strong disagreements with the more radical components of the city. Given his unique position, Welles has portrayed himself as someone who can bring together the disparate factions of the city and this is reflected in his supporters, who come from various identities but all support his vision for reform. Welles hopes to fight the abuses of the NYPD and Tammany Hall while simultaneously giving power back to the people of the city. In this endeavor, it would not be the power of chaos that he would be granting; it would be the power for the people to speak their minds as they see fit in a world in which Welles sees only a few who are allowed to speak. Of course, as an actor, Welles knows a thing or two about speech.

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• Internal Reformist: Welles attempts to moderate welfare reforms to the Big Apple, advocating for a reformation revolution he deals with police corruption, racist and cultural divisionism, declares war on Murder Inc., provides progressive legislation en masse, brings electoral direct democracy, and creates PBS free of charge for all newspapers and TVs at home.

John Steinbeck

Role: Mayor^note ]Head of State (Snap Election - Steinbeck elected)

Party: New York Labor Party

Ideology: Radical Progressivism^note Radical Socialism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
The face of a united coalition of radicals and moderates, Mayor Steinbeck has unified a group of varied Leftists that have rallied behind his broad Socialist banner after taking a vow to pursue peaceful reformation within a democratic system as opposed to the bloody revolutionary activity consuming the former USA. Born in California in 1902, Steinbeck came under the tutelage of marine biologist and philosopher Ed Ricketts after graduating college. Together, they toured America and even Indochina to explore the plight of the common man as well as revolutionary activity. After returning to America, he traveled to NYC and began writing his breakout literary works as chaos began to consume the nation in the years leading up to the Second American Civil War during the Great Depression and later Black Monday. Though a strong politician, Steinbeck is best known for his recent literary work 'In Dubious Battle' in which he writes about a strike that was both helped and hindered by an unnamed party that has generally been interpreted to be Jack Reed and Bill Haywood's Syndicalist Party. This novel largely encapsulates Steinbeck's approach to New York City politics; despite a feeling of abandonment in the form of the Syndicalist Party's abandonment of figures like Steinbeck, he is still determined to fight for the righteous causes in the city. Steinbeck has won the position of mayor of New York fair and square, mostly off of the support of the city's leftists, but he must now carefully position his city in the national struggle. Though he has clearly distanced himself from Chicago in some regards, he would be foolish to burn all his bridges on that front, and internationally, the Internationale is more than willing to provide support. So, with his ragtag group of supporters, Steinbeck plans to do what he does best as an artist. He will stand up to the stones of condemnation and speak for those who were never given a voice in Tammany Hall or the city as a whole before.

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• Internal Reformist: Unifying the remaining leftists in New York City disillusioned by Welles' moderate and compromising approach, Steinbeck seeks to bring about a peaceful socialist revolution.
• Richard Nixon, the Used Car Salesman: In real life, Steinbeck was an author connected to leftist groups, which may have influenced his writing. Here, he can run for Mayor of New York City and enact a socialist revolution through the ballot box.

Morris Hillquit

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (NYLP Leadership Election - Hillquit elected)

Party: New York Labor Party

Ideology: Popular Communism^note Radical Socialism

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See his entry in the Combined Syndicates of America page.

Meyer London

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (NYLP Leadership Election - London elected)

Party: New York Labor Party

Ideology: Moderate Socialism^note Radical Socialism

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See his entry in the Combined Syndicates of America page.

August Claessens

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (New York Labor Party Leadership Election - Claessens elected)

Party: New York Labor Party

Ideology: Left Internationalism^note Radical Socialism

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• Internal Reformist: Subverted, Claessens attempted to be elected into Congress three seperate times, but he failed every time.
• War Hawk: Despite being a relatively moderate socialist, Claessens subscribed to the idea of militaristic expansionism being an anti-Syndicalist and pro-Communist.

Vito Marcantonio

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (NYLP Leadership Election - Marcantonio elected)

Party: New York Labor Party

Ideology: Radical Progressivism^note Radical Socialism

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• Internal Reformist: Marcantonio was elected into the House of Representatives in 1934 being one of the most left-wing of Congress. When he's elected Mayor, he presides under a progressive with very pro civil-rights bent.

Samuel Dashiell Hammett

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (NYLP Leadership Election - Hammett elected)

Party: New York Labor Party

Ideology: Utopian Technocracy^note Radical Socialism

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• Defector from Decadence: Hammett previously worked as a Pinkerton Detective before being reviled by the anti-socialist crackdowns and left the organization joining in activism along with fellow socialists.
• Emperor Scientist: Hammett being a novelist of many different stories and writings did not have the most ideologically-devoted socialist beliefs. Therefore he believes in socialist egalitarianism, but doesn't advocate for wealth redistribution due to his technocratic and novelistic bent.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.

^{Blackshirt FDR Jr.}

Role: Mayor^note ]Head of State (FDR Jr. and his Maximists marches on New York City)

Party: Maximist Party of New York City

Ideology: Reformed Charter Totalism^note Totalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Few names carry more weight in modern American politics than Roosevelt, even with the fractured state of the former Union, for the Roosevelts have served America and her people proudly for generations. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr. is just one member of this esteemed family, and yet he has sought out on his own in order to blaze his own path. Born in August 1914, FDR Jr. was birthed into a world aflame, but lived a sheltered life in New York despite being born while his parents were vacationing in Canada. Upon the untimely death of his father when FDR Jr. and his siblings were only children, he and his brothers were taken in by close family friends in England shortly after their successful revolution, while his sister was left in the care of their mother Eleanor. Living abroad with his new adoptive family the Mosleys in London, the young FDR Jr. grew up with his brothers in a rapidly evolving revolutionary environment. All of them took to the regimented life of the early Revolution well, and were quickly swept up in the Red Wave. However, it was FDR Jr. that grew closest to their new caretaker Oswald Mosely, becoming deeply invested in the Maximist cause. With the rise of an independent New York City, FDR Jr. rallied his brothers to his new cause - to bring Mosley’s Maximism form-fit for Americans to the Big Apple. Though still a young man, this firebrand is fierce, cunning, and dedicated to the cause, now leading his brothers and other like-minded Totalists and Communists in New York City on a blazing path towards an egalitarian and totalitarian Maximist utopia.

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• State Sec: After purging the NYPD, Roosevelt Jr. decides that a new force should guard the populace from counter-revolutionary elements and introduces the National People's Red Guard or NPRG to ensure that Maximist law is guaranteed and stability is maintained by them.
• The Purge: Roosevelt Jr. purges quite a few organizations in NYC. Seeing NYPD as a force of the bourgeoisie, he has them purged immediately and replaed with his own NPRG to enforce his law, he destroys Tammany Hall completely as they are nothing but plutocratic fat cats that portray themselves as Aristocrats, and he also purges most of the crimelords seeing them as no better than capitalistic criminals, although he does spare Luciano and his criminals seeing them as useful tools for sympathetic idealism to propagate Maximist propaganda.

Society of St. Tammany

^{Alternative Portrait}

Role: Society^note Head of State (Tammany takeover)

Party: Society of St. Tammany, Five Boroughs American Party

Ideology: Clientelism^note Social Conservatism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Officially the Society of St. Tammany, the Sons of St. Tammany, or the Columbian Order, what is commonly called Tammany Hall is a Democratic Party-aligned political machine dominated by the Irish and WASPs of New York. First founded in 1789, Tammany Hall controls Democratic votes and wields tremendous amounts of influence in the City and beyond - particularly among Irish and Anglo citizens. Under the infamous ‘Boss Tweed,’ its corruption became public and since then it has only gotten more and more reviled, with rumors of their mob ties and other unscrupulous activities abound. The society once held a dominant stranglehold on New York democracy, winning most mayoral elections over the span of decades. However, after a few devastating investigations and the collapse of Arnold Rothstein’s crime empire that supported them under the table, Tammany Hall fell from prominence. The final blow was delivered after Fiorello La Guardia won the election for Mayor in 1933. Since then Tammany Hall has been on the backfoot - that is, until now. Seizing control of the Big Apple during the chaos following our hastey declaration of independence, Tammany Hall is still hated by millions, but there is little anyone can do about it. Ready to once again dominate NYC with their fellow Irish Catholic allies and attack dogs in the NYPD, Tammany Hall and its shadowy cabal of bosses and politicians are ready to restore the Big Apple’s reputation as a wealthy, elite, and conservative metropolis as they rot it to the core with their corruptive influence.

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• Corrupt Politician: Tammany Hall is infamous for its corruption thorought American politics (especially New York) as a political machine responsible for bribery and extortion of politicians for their loyalty and money.

Jimmy Walker

Role: Mayor^note ]Head of State (Tammany Election - Walker elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: Clientelism^note Social Conservatism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Known colloquially as Beau James, James John ‘Jimmy’ Walker has once again risen to be Mayor of NYC, once holding it in 1926 before being forced to resign after a damning corruption investigation. However, his experience and his connection to the people of New York is undeniable, for this flamboyant and charismatic Liberal Democrat has a silver tongue to match his silver spoon. Born to the elite Irish Walker family in 1881, Walker has lived the easy life, graduating from a good school despite self-proclaimed stories that his childhood was marred by poverty. Joining up with the Society of St. Tammany after graduating college and entering politics, Tammany’s resurgence has allowed him to wipe his recond clean as he rises to become Mayor once again. Under his rule, he shall guide NYC on a more liberal path while still remaining obedient to his puppet masters of the higher bosses within Tammany’s darkest underbellies.

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• Informed Poverty: Walker created stories in his youth about pretending to be poor while in a good school despite being born from an elite and wealthy family.
• Villain with Good Publicity: More of a corrupt politician. Walker has a positive image as a liberal champion with the people, however with scandals attempting to harm his reputation he sees it as a great opportunity to become Tammany's main head to win over the public as Mayor.

George Washington Olvany

Role: Mayor^note ]Head of State (Tammany Election - Olvany elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: Clientelism^note Social Conservatism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
One of the many Bosses within the Society of St. Tammany, George Washington Olvany has been chosen to be the face of this shadowy political machine. Though behind the scenes he is subservient to higher powers, to the public he is a strong and dominant Mayor backed by the might of Tammany Hall. Born in 1876 to a comfortable Irish family, Olvany joined up with Tammany Hall after receiving a law degree. His agenda shall be guided by his conservative record as a hard judge and corrupt businessman, once accused of extorting money from clients, and is expected to do the bidding of the Tammany Tiger without hesitation.

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• Amoral Attorney: Being a judge formely heading Tammany Hall, Olvany has charges pressed against him on corruption which were of course considered baseless by him and Tammany Hall.
• Good Old Ways: Olvany very much appeals to a turn to conservative ways of old for Tammany Hall and seeks to prevent progressivism from spreading especially to the rest of the USA.

Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

Role: Mayor^note ]Head of State (Tammany Election - Powell elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: Clientelism^note Social Conservatism

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• Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Powell can not only be the first head of Tammany Hall, but he can also be the African American Mayor of New York City many decades before the first African American Mayor OTL David Dinkins in 1990.
• Token Minority: Powell is the first prominent black member of the Tammany Hall being of European and African descent and the only mixed candidate for Tammany's puppets.

Enoch L. Johnson

Role: Mayor^note ]Head of State (Tammany Election - Johnson elected)

Party: Democratic Party

Ideology: Clientelism^note Social Conservatism

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• The Irish Mob: Johnson has connections with The Irish Mob most likely due to him being an Irish Catholic himself and uses them for his dirty work and empowerment within Tammany Hall.

Christian Front Assembly

Role: Assembly^note Head of State (Christian Front seizes power within Tammany Hall)

Party: Christian Front

Ideology: Religious Fundamentalism^note National Populism

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• The Fundamentalist: All of the potential leaders of the Christian Front all believe in some sort of Christian theology having authority in the government.
• We ARE Struggling Together: After gaining power from slithering into Tammany Hall, it becomes apparent that the Front was nothing more than a stepping stone for three men to gain power for their specific vision of ruling. Especially apparent when McWilliams and Molloy distrust eachother for their Protestant/Catholic divide and will undoubtably prevent either sect from being influential after either is in power.

Joe McWilliams

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Christian Front leadership power struggle - McWilliams seizes control)

Party: Christian Front

Ideology: Religious Fundamentalism^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Face of the Christian Front’s Protestant Wing, Joe Mcwilliams is a homegrown American far-right radical and firebrand. Born in 1904 to a poor pioneer family in Oklahoma, Mcwilliams has traveled around the nation before finally setting up shop in Manhattan. Riding around in his American-flag draped Conestoga wagon, Mcwilliams first made a name for himself as a vitriolic public speaker who would give speeches damning Communists, Capitalists, and the Jewish people to Hell due to their apparent role in ruining the world. Now, after failing to win a seat in government in the past, Mcwilliams joined up with the Christian Front, where he leads his own radicalized faction called the Christian Mobilizers atop his own political platform called the American Destiny Party. Along with his long-time political ally, the Anthropologist and Racial Eugenicist Madison Grant, Mcwilliams and his Christian Mobilizers shall bring piety, pride, and pure Americanism to this City that Never Sins, no matter the cost.

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• Politically Incorrect Villain: McWilliams is a Protestant fundamentalist who's a rabid anti-semite and seeks to use public surveillance and increase state security to ensure a non-democratic republic with him as an all-powerful mayor.
• Renegade Splinter Faction: McWilliams's faction within the Christian Front is called the Christian Mobilizers and his party the American Destiny Party, which are notably more radical and notably more violent and bigoted than the other factions in the Christian Front.

Thomas Edmund Molloy

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Christian Front leadership power struggle - Molloy seizes control)

Party: Christian Front

Ideology: Pioism^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Standing as the unity figure within the Christian Front, Bishop Thomas Edmund Molloy is respected by nearly all within our coalition. Born in 1884, Molloy was a New Hampshire native before coming to New York after finishing his college studies in Theology abroad in Rome. Dedicated to the Catholic Church but still friendly to his Protestant allies, Molloy was raised as the unity candidate of the CF due to his knowledge and proximity with the clergy, his wide-reaching network of Christian allies both within the City and abroad, and for his widely shared ideas of Anti-Socialism and Anti-Semitism - both hallmarks of Christian Front doctrine. Though there are rumors that Bishop Molloy may still hold bias towards his Irish Catholic brethren, on the surface he is the picture of unity, and under his guidance as graced by God, we shall make this Big Apple into a new Heaven on Earth.

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• Divided We Fall: Molloy's main selling point is that he is a unifier of Christianity and his thought of Pan-Christianity is supposed to relegate the idea that Christianity should not be about sects arguing and squabbling, but rather focusing on its true enemies like Liberals, Socialists, and especially Jews.
• Sinister Minister: Molloy is a Bishop who is an anti-semite that seeks to take control of the Christian Front himself and create his united Christian exceptionalist state.

Genoroso Pope

^{Pope Duce}

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Christian Front leadership power struggle - Pope seizes control)

Party: Christian Front

Ideology: Italian Legionarism^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
One of the most prominent and outspoken Italian-Americans in the Big Apple, Generoso Pope has risen to lead the Christian Front in a move that has shocked many. Though behind closed doors Pope isn’t the most pious or dedicated man of God, when in public with his CF allies, he is the picture-perfect example of a pious Italian-American Catholic. Born in 1891 in Taly and moving to America as a boy, Pope has risen to be a business magnate, influential public figure, advocate for Italian-American rights, and the biggest proponent of Italian-brand Legionarism in the City. Chiefly inspired by the likes of D’Annunzio and Italo Balbo, Pope seeks to use the CF as a vehicle to bring a nationalist system to New York modeled on the Italian ANI. With an ever-growing legion of loyal New York Catholics at his back, perhaps he will be able to make this dream a reality as this ‘Duce of Little Italy’ consolidates power and the rest of the Big Apple in his hands.

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• Opportunistic Bastard: Pope supposedly uses the Christian Front for his own political goals rather than enforce Christianity onto the population. Notably being the least pious out of the three potential leaders and seemingly only cares about creating a nationalist New York modeled after Italy's Legionaries.

Homer Aubrey Tomlinson

Role: Regent^note Head of State (Tomlinson proclaims himself Herald of Jesus' return)

Party: Christian Front

Ideology: Religious Fundamentalism^note National Populism

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• Take Over the World: Tomlinson after giving a sermon about how he himself is the Herald of Jesus' return and Regent for the Kingdom of Heaven and Earth, Tomlinson can not only be given control of the Christian Front and rule New York City, but also be able to core all of the world's provinces declare itself "the Kingdom of All Nations of Man", able to conquer the entire world only as former New York City. Good luck.

Lewis J. Valentine

^{Alternative Portrait}

Role: General, Mayor^note Head of State (NYPD takes down Mob)

Party: New York Police Department

Ideology: Police State^note Authoritarian Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Serving as Police Chief and Chief Commissioner of the NYPD since his appointment by La Guardia in 1934, Lewis Joseph Valentine is dedicated to protecting and serving the people of this fine city with his Boys in Blue. Born in 1882, Valentine joined up with the Force in 1903 at just 21 years old. Since then, he has risen to the very top of the Department’s hierarchy thanks to his crusade against corruption, graft, and organized crime. Though he faces many tough enemies like those in Tammany Hall and the American Mafia, there are few, if any, men more capable to clean up the Big Apple than Chief Valentine.

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• Police State: Valentine, the New York City Police Commissioner, can turn the city into a very literal police state ruled by the NYPD. An ever-growing web of informants, snitches, moles, undercover agents, tip hotlines and wiretap networks make New York City a surveillance state the likes of which the world has never seen. No secret hideout or meeting place shall be safe from the ever-vigilant NYPD.

Arthur William Wallander

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Valentine retires - Wallander succeeds)

Party: New York Police Department

Ideology: Police State^note Authoritarian Democracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Rising to the plate after the retirement of his mentor and friend Chief Valentine, Arthur William Wallander, Sr. is the new Police Chief and Chief Commissioner of the NYPD. Born in 1892 in NYC to Swedish immigrants, Wallander joined the NYPD right out of high school. Dedicated to the same anti-corruption principles as his mentor and predecessors as well as a friend of La Guardia, Wallander is expected to largely follow the status quo set up by Valentine. However, some have whispered that Chief Wallander is already in the pocket of outside forces, though if this is true remains to be seen.

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• Dirty Cop: The NYPD can embrace corruption, tying itself to reasonable and diplomatic crime groups like the Commission, getting a cut of the action in exchange for turning a blind eye towards their less egregious operations. In this case, Chief Valentine will resign out of disgust and be replaced by Wallander.

Frank Sinatra

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Valentine retires - Sinatra succeeds)

Party: New York Police Department

Ideology: Police State^note Authoritarian Democracy

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• Richard Nixon, the Used Car Salesman: Sinatra was a famous singer and actor in OTL, and despite some allegations of him being related to the mafia, he certainly was never considered to be a part of the National Guard and especially not a candidate to being Mayor of NYC.
• Young and in Charge: Sinatra being born in 1915 means he's likely in his mid-to-late 20s when he comes to power.

Charles N. Fitzgerald

Role: General, Mayor^note Head of State (Valentine retires - Fitzgerald succeeds)

Party: New York Police Department

Ideology: Police State^note Authoritarian Democracy

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• Ace Pilot: Fitzgerald is the NYPD's Airforce commander, and sure as hell brave.
• Not Afraid to Die: In his portrait, Fitzgerald is hanging from steel girders on top of a building very high up while wearing his entire heavy uniform on and not being scared at all.◊

Lucky Luciano

Role: Field Marshal, Mayor^note Head of State (Luciano wins power struggle)

Party: The Commission of the National Crime Syndicate

Ideology: Criminal State^note Paternal Autocracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Born Salvatore Lucania in Sicily in 1897 before immigrating to the United States through Ellis Island with his family as a boy, Charles ‘Lucky’ Luciano has since risen to become the most dominant crime lord in New York’s long history of organized crime. Seeking to make money for his family and his people who were discriminated against in the Big Apple, Luciano would travel across America taking advantage of certain states passing prohibition laws in order to bootleg, eventually falling in with Al Capone’s Chicago Outfit. After being betrayed by Capone’s ceaseless ambition and madness, Luciano would flee back to his adopted home of NYC, rising to the top after defeating Salvatore Maranzano in the wake of the Castellammarese Crime War with the help of his Five Points Gang. Later, he would go on to establish the Commission with long-time associate and friend Meyer Lansky. Together, the two would end the war between the Five Families and other lesser gangs throughout NYC as he moved to make the American Mafia a respected and feared organization more profitable than any criminal empire ever before, all while stopping senseless violence and rivalries between the gangs and while taking care of each and every innocent soul in our metropolis. Though he may favor Italian Catholics and his Jewish allies, and though he holds conservative views while being one of the most successful criminals in American history, Lucky Luciano is dedicated to running his National Crime Syndicate with respect while following tradition and mobster moral codes and ethics, all while making more money than God.

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• Honor Among Thieves: Luciano is a big believer in this, he's very willing to run his syndicate while making sure that all of the mobster traditions and ethics are followed before anything else. He's largely sick of infighting between gangs and seeks to end divisions between each of the intergenerational criminal families and to bring unity for the gangs. And of course to keep money flowing.
• Totalitarian Gangsterism: If Luciano succeeds Capone, he'll turn the country even more criminalistic than it was before. Still keeping the facade of people's control with "Mobster Populism" which essentially is a massive welfare state funded by criminal activities while keeping the crime families loyal to him and his new criminal empire.

Meyer Lansky

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Lansky wins power struggle)

Party: The National Crime Syndicate Unity Coalition

Ideology: Criminal State^note Paternal Autocracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Widely known as the Mob’s Accountant due to his legendary bookkeeping skills and aptitude for turning a dime and making a profit anywhere, Meyer Lansky - born Meier Suchowlanski in the old Russian Empire in 1902 - has stepped up to unify the warring organized crime groups within New York City. Moving to New York as a child with his Polish-Jew family, Meyer Lansky fell in with future members of the Jewish Mob such as his close friend Bugsy Siegel who he would go on to form the Bugs and Meyer Mob and eventually Murder, Inc. With a reputation as the brain behind one of the most violent criminal gangs in American history, Lansky may seem like a bloodthirsty tyrant, but in fact he is one of the most level headed and calculating members within the Commission. With his longtime ally and friend Lucky Luciano, along with Bugsy Siegel and the rest of the Commission’s member organizations, Lansky seeks to legitimize the American Mafia into a national crime syndicate in order to reach new heights of security and profits while uniting the warring factions for the good of all New Yorkers.

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• Red Baron: Lansky is nicknamed the Mob's Accountant for his profiteering and bookkeeping as well as being considered the brain behind Murder, Inc.

Bugsy Siegel

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Siegel wins power struggle)

Party: Murder, Incorporated

Ideology: Criminal State^note Paternal Autocracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
A fan of gambling and entertainment like none other, Benjamin ‘Bugsy’ Siegel’ and his gang of thugs and killers for hire Murder, Inc. have seized control of the Commission and the Big Apple in order to eliminate all competition so that all profits and benefits of both New York and our international criminal network go directly into their pockets. Born in Brooklyn to poor Ashkenazi Jews in 1906, Bugsy Siegel is the only one of the three dominant bosses of the Commission to be born in America. Entering the criminal world while just a preteen, Siegel has been immersed in violence and bloodshed since before his 13th birthday, and has long held deep ties to the Jewish and Italian criminal outfits that dominated NYC as a killer for hire and gambling expert. Forming first the Bugs and Meyer Mob with childhood friend Meyer Lansky before eventually transforming it into Murder, Incorporated before joining Luciano’s Commission, Siegel now stands as the most powerful man in NYC. With a dream of building a gambling and racketeering empire that spreads across all of America and beyond, Bugsy Siegel is as fierce and determined as he is cutthroat and calculating, so woe be to any foolish enough to stand in his way.

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• Professional Killer: Siegel, founder of Murder Inc., built his mob's reputation as contract killers and murderers-for-hire.
• Totalitarian Gangsterism: Eschewing any ideas of modesty and restraint put forth by Luciano or Lansky, Siegel rules as mobster king over a pure gangster state where crime, fear, violence and secrecy shall reign supreme.

Casper Holstein

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Harlem Crime Lords coup)

Party: The Christiansted Mobster Association

Ideology: Mafioso Socialism^note Totalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Born with the name Egbert Joseph in 1876 in what was the Dutch East Indies on the island of St. Croix, Casper Holstein took the name of his father later in life before immigrating to the mainland United States shortly after the Yanks came to control what was now the U.S Virgin Islands. Settling in Harlem before getting involved in his life of crime, Holstein was one of the main masterminds behind the widespread usage and increased profitability of numbers rackets - simple numerically-based games designed to scam quick and easy cash. Rising alongside his rival Stephanie St. Clair, the two came to battle for dominance in Harlem before temporarily setting aside their differences in order to claim the Big Apple for themselves. An adamant follower of Marcus Garvey and a follower of both UNIA and TUUL ideology as well as the ‘Mobster Populism’ espoused by Al Capone and Lucky Luciano, Holstein seeks to create a Social National Negro state in NYC built on crime, egalitarianism, and populist economics

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• Villain with Good Publicity: Holstein is a mobster known as Harlem's Favorite Hero due to his popularity, charity, wealth and philanthropy.

Stephanie St. Clair

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (St. Clair wins power struggle)

Party: The 40 Thieves

Ideology: Mercantile Criminal State^note Market Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Born in the former French West Indies before immigrating to Quebec after the death of her mother, St. Clair moved to the United States shortly before the dawn of the Great War. After falling into criminal activity, she bounced around with a bad crowd for a few years, nearly being sold in prostitution before returning to Harlem to found her own criminal enterprise. Rising to the top of Harlem’s underworld alongside her rival Casper Holstein using her sharp wit, calculating mind, and knack for turning a profit with numbers games that propelled her career. Supported by her husband - the Islamic-Buddhist mystic Sufi Abdul Hamid - and her right-hand man Bumpy Johnson as well as by her gang the 40 Thieves, Madame St. Clair shall build a new shining city on the hill here in the Big Apple - one built on non-corrupt criminal enterprise, liberal capitalist socio-economics, and civil rights.

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• Cult of Personality: Using radios, newspapers, magazines, and even the newly introduced television, St. Clair uses her charisma, good looks and womanly charms to become a media darling.
• Iron Lady: In addition to being a hardened criminal, St. Clair is also a liberal feminist, with her own newspaper column that discusses issues face by women and the Black community.

Bumpy Johnson & Mayme Hatcher Johnson

Role: Field Marshal (Bumpy), General (Mayme), Godparents^note Heads of State (Bumpy Johnson wins power struggle)

Party: The Bumpy Bunch

Ideology: Criminal State^note Paternal Autocracy

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• Dragon Ascendant: Bumpy Johnson used to be the right hand man for St.Clair. But in the power struggle against her and Holstein, Johnson can seize control of New York City himself and his Bumpy Bunch.
• Red Baron: Bumpy and Mayme are both called Godparents for Bumpy's nickname Godfather of Harlem and also because of his absolute control as a criminal patriarch over New York City once he wins the power struggle.

Sufi Abdul Hamid

Role: General, Mayor^note Head of State (Harlem Labor Union takes control)

Party: Negro Industrial and Clerical Alliance

Ideology: Right Pan-Africanism^note National Populism

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• The Fundamentalist: Hamid is a devout Muslim who preaches that all African Americans should follow Islam, since Judaism and Christianity are white religions and Jesus Christ was a black man.
• Overly Long Name: His real name is Eugene Brown, but he calls himself His Holiness Bishop Amiru Al-Mu-Minin Sufi Abdul Hamid.
• Red Baron: He is nicknamed the Black Mufti of Harlem due to his extent knowledge of Islam, and the Savinkov of America by supposedly white detractors due to his very bigoted views and policies.

Ira Kemp

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Kemp wins power struggle)

Party: Harlem Labor Union

Ideology: Right Pan-Africanism^note Totalism

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• Commie Nazis: Downplayed, Kemp uses Black Nationalist Communism and racially motivated Authoritarian Socialism to push forward his goals of a Black only Socialist utopia, sidelining whites from his vision but not deporting or genociding them out of existence.
• Well-Intentioned Extremist: Despite Kemp's racially motivated policies of Black Nationalism and Xenocentrism giving favor to blacks and being unabashedly Authoritarian in his methods, he does ensure that racist pro-white businesses do fail whilst supporting businesses that employ blacks, and economically uplifts poor blacks from poverty by ensuring that equality is guaranteed to them by labor union security.

Langston Hughes

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Hughes succeeds Kemp)

Party: New York Labor Party, Syndicalist Party of New York

Ideology: Left Pan-Africanism^note Radical Socialism, Syndicalism

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• Chummy Commies: Hughes seeks for a more egalitarian and less authoritarian version of Pan-Africanism that seeks to empower Africans and uplift them from their oppressed position, but also to seek Socialist egalitarianism with Whites and other races.

Claude McKay

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (McKay succeeds Kemp)

Party: New York Labor Party, Syndicalist Party of New York

Ideology: Left Pan-Africanism^note Radical Socialism, Syndicalism

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See his entry in the Black Revolt folder above.

James R. Lawson

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Lawson wins power struggle)

Party: United African Nationalist Movement

Ideology: Right Pan-Africanism^note Paternal Autocracy

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• Everyone Is Armed: Lawson is a supporter of the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution, but only extends it to Black people. All African Americans are given free drills and training courses to help encourage local communities to develop self-defense skills by community-based militias from white devils.

Hubert Harrison

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Black Labor Unions march on city hall)

Party: The New Negro Movement of Harlem

Ideology: Georgism^note Syndicalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Hailed as the ‘Black Socrates’ of New York, Hubert Harrison is the foremost figure of Black Socialism in the Big Apple. Born in 1883 in St. Croix in what is now the U.S. Virgin Islands, Hubert Harrison was born to freed slaves and lived a life of poverty alongside his lifelong friend and fellow Socialist D. Hamilton Jackson. Together, the two went through school together while enriching themselves with the knowledge of Socialist theory and African culture. At age 17 in 1900, Harrison would leave his island home and travel to another group of islands - the metropolis of New York City. Here, he moved in with his older sister who had come to America earlier, but was immediately hit with the realities of racially oppressive Jim Crow America. Horrified by rampant lynchings and race crimes rising in frequency across the nation, Harrison fully dove into his work of social and civil activism while working a string of low-paying, labor-intesive jobs and attending night school. Always gifted with a genius-level intellect, school came easy to Harrison despite these challenges, and after graduating he has continued to be an astute autodidact in multiple fields ranging from history and sociology to philosophy and theory. After marrying his wife Irene in 1909 and working in the City for a decade, Harrison began sending letters to the New York Times and other papers about topics he felt needed addressing such as civil rights or Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, Harrison became further disgruntled with the world, furthering his dive into Socialism modeled on W.E.B. Du Bois, as well as into the freethought movement, agnostic atheism, Georgism, and the blooming Harlem Renaisance where he would help start the New Negro Movement. Continuing to work tirelessly for decades, Harrison would go on a political odyssey like none other; first supporting then renouncing the Garvey Movement for its hateful rhetoric, finding allies in groups like the AFL and NAACP, and even making new enemies such as the Black nationalist radical Ira Kemp or the ‘White pet’ Booker T. Washington. Through it all, even facing a brush with death during appendicitis surgery that nearly killed him, Hubert Harrison has not given up the fight to bring honor and respect to his distinct peoples while also fighting for equality and Socialism for all - a perseverance that has made him one of the most popular faces around. With the City that Never Sleeps now in his hands, it is up to the ingenious, humanistic, freethinking Socrates of Harlem to save New York City.

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• Red Baron: Harrison is hailed as the Black Socrates of Harlem due to him being an ingenious intellectual and writer responsible for decades of political activism against racial and economic injustice.
• The Philosopher: A very astute intellectual known for his variety of knowledge ranging from history to theory to sociology to philosophy with his love of logical reasoning and rational deduction. His is a very freethinking mind at hand connected with the Freethought Movement who hates intellectual persecution of all types.

Frank Rudolf Crosswaith

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Socialist Election - Crosswaith elected)

Party: The Negro Labor Committee for the Betterment of the Workers in New York

Ideology: De Leonism^note Syndicalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Born in 1892 in what used to be the Danish West Indies, Frank Crosswaith emigrated from his native St. Croix during his teenage years, landing himself in the heart of Harlem just as the local labor movements began to rise in prominence. Joining a local elevator operators’ union and later graduating from high school, Crosswaith won a scholarship from a Socialist newspaper - the Jewish Daily Forward - which would land him at the prestigious Rand School of Social Science where he would study and be further embedded into the local Socialist movement through the SPA. After graduating, Crosswaith rose alongside other major New York-based Socialists such as A. Philip Randolph and Hubert Harrison while developing his own form of non-discriminatory De Leonist-inspired Socialism, rising to lead multiple different unions and even running a close but ultimately failed race for Secretary of State of New York before forming his own Negro Labor Committee in 1935. Now, with the radical Leftist forces of NYC rallied behind him, this raceblind De Leonist, nicknamed by his allies as ‘the Negro Debs’ after his contemporary Eugene V. Debs, aims to bring true racial equality, equitable freedom, and democratic American-formed Syndicalism to the Big Apple.

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• Red Baron: Called the Negro Eugene Debs by his white allies in the IWW due to his shared ideals and personality.
• Red Scare: Crosswaith is an 'anti-radical socialist' who condemns Communism, Totalism and Bolshevism as authoritarian, selfish ideas which bastardise the left and besmirch the reputation of 'real leftists'.

David Hamilton Jackson

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Socialist Election - Jackson elected)

Party: St. Croix Labor Union in Harlem

Ideology: African Syndicalism^note Syndicalism

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• Internal Reformist: Jackson is the face of peaceful and democratic leftist reformists in New York, seeking to bring the revolution to all citizens of New York without bloodshed.
• Red Baron: Jackson is nicknamed the Ebony Moses during his time in St. Croix due to his efforts leading his people into equal footing with whites.

Louis C. Fraina

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Released by a Syndicalist country)

Party: Syndicalist Party of New York

Ideology: Centralized Syndicalism^note Syndicalism

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• In Spite of a Nail: Despite Fraina being a somewhat hardline Communist in OTL, he still managed to be a hardline Syndicalist here, not changing his organizing strategies and is just as dedicated to a Syndicalist revolution just as much as a Communist one in OTL.
• The Quisling: If America is conquered and dissolved by a foreign Syndicalist nation, Fraina is willing to throw his allegiance to them, and willingly be Mayor of a Syndicalist New York City.

Jerry Seinfeld

Role: Mayor^note Head of State (Activating event file)

Party: American Anti-Airline Food League

Ideology: National Populism

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• Joke Character: Seinfeld is only available by digging through the game files and loading an event to make him leader. The fact he is even alive during 1936 and his party name references his show, only amounts to how much Kaiserredux loves to mess around with historical figures.

Texas

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^{Flag of the Dual Republic of Texas-Rio Grande (Alternative)}

^{Flag of the Dual Republic of Texas-Rio Grande (Second Alternative)}

^{Flag of the Dual Republic of Texas-Rio Grande (Third Alternative)}

^{Flag of the Republic of Fredonia}

^{Flag of the Kaiserliche Südstaaten}

^{Flag of the Amerikanisches Kaiserreich}

Official Name: Second Republic of Texas, Kingdom of Texas (Monarchy), Popular Federation of Texas (Radical Socialist), People's Republic of Texas (Syndicalist, Totalist), Texas-Rio Grande (Formable)

Ruling Party: Texas Independence Party

Ideology: Centrism^note Social Liberalism

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• Private Military Contractors: The National Committee of State employs mercenaries in place of a standing army.
• War for Fun and Profit: Under the National Comittee of State, Texas can start conflicts and supply oil to both sides.
• One Nation Under Copyright: Under the National Comittee of State, the lines between the State and Company will be blurred to the point of being virtually indistinguishable.
• Elite Army: The Oil Barons have very deep pockets, and can afford to hire top-notch mercenaries.

James V. Allred

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Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Texas Independence Party

Ideology: Centrism^note Social Liberalism

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• Allohistorical Allusion: Allred institutes the "New Deal" in Texas, based off Franklin D. Roosevelt's real life New Deal.
• Defector from Decadence: Allred was originally a steadfast Democrat, but defects to the Texas Independence Party when the federal government fails to address the US falling to chaos.
• Start My Own: James Allred makes the decision to restore the Republic of Texas; leaving the rest of America to their squabbles. However, his support within Texas has plummeted after he abandoned the Democratic Party.

Lyndon Johnson

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Role: Admiral, President^note Head of State

Party: Democratic Party (Progressives)

Ideology: Radical Progressivism^note Social Democracy

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• Allohistorical Allusion: There is an event for Texas that details Lyndon Johnson ordering a pair of pants. This is a reference to a real-life phone call he made.
• Teeth-Clenched Teamwork: Lyndon Johnson works with Woody Guthrie to secure the dominance of the Broad Progressive Front, even though he doesn't necessarily agree with his socialist policies.

Wilbert Lee O'Daniel

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Democratic Party (Moderates), Democratic Party

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism, Christian Democracy^note Social Conservatism, Corporatocracy^note Paternal Autocracy

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Wilbert Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel, described by some as the “most Texan man alive”, is not one by birth. It was, in fact, only his work with the Burrus Mill Flour Company that brought him to the state, and that made him a household name. Responsible for the Company’s radio advertising, O’Daniel hired multiple musicians to help him market the business. What resulted was the smashing hit Light Crust Doughboys band behind such classics as Beautiful Texas. Before long he had his own radio show that captivated Texan listeners with his Christian and political messages. Within a divided America, O’Daniel became beloved as a charismatic symbol of wholesome Texan values. This motivated O’Daniel’s entry into politics, where he flirted with the America First Party until the rise of the Texan Independence movement, where he broke with Long and backed his rival, Governor Allred for leaving the Union. With Texas free, O’Daniel used his charisma, radio, and fame to defeat Allred in the bid for the Presidency. Now that O’Daniel calls the shots, he seeks to transform Texas into a haven of prosperity, hospitality, and Christian values, free from the horrors of civil war or division.

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See his entry in the American Union State page.

John Nance Garner

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Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Democratic Party (Moderates), Democratic Party

Ideology: Liberal Conservatism^note Market Liberalism, National Conservatism^note Social Conservatism, Authoritarian Democracy (Texan dictator, Collapsed America)

In-Game Biography (Collapsed America) ^{Click to Show}
John Nance Garner IV, known by his peers as 'Cactus Jack', is a lawyer and long-serving Representative from Texas. Now, he is the new President of Texas. He is a man of the Democratic establishment, a mildly conservative politician, and, most importantly, fiercely loyal to his home state: Texas. He abandoned the U.S. when he saw them sell out his beloved homestate, and fled to be with his family and his home. This Texan judge sees that his state is in danger, and sometimes, you must use harsh means to protect Texans from themselves...

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• Cigar Chomper: Garner smokes a cigar in his portrait as dictator.
• Despotism Justifies the Means: Garner becomes dictator of Texas in order to defeat radicals on both sides.
• Defector from Decadence: A native of Texas, Garner returns to his home state when the US falls into civil war. He later denounces the MacArthur junta as illegitimate, and runs for President of Texas.
• Red Baron: Garner is commonly referred to as "Cactus Jack".

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Texas Independence Party, Democratic Party

Ideology: Centrism^note Social Liberalism (1951 election), Military Dictatorship^note Paternal Autocracy (collapsed America)

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• Cincinnatus: Once Eisenhower has secured control of Texas, he will renounce his authority and restore democracy.
• Military Coup: The military may have been put in charge of the state by Texaco, but their loyalty does not lie with them.
• The Starscream: One of Texaco's methods to hide their influence is to put the army in charge of a sham military junta, which can choose to overthrow Texaco.

Torkild Rieber

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Democratic Party (KKK)

Ideology: Corporatocracy^note National Populism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Nobody expected Torkild Rieber to end up in the plains of Texas. He was after all born in Norway, thousands of miles away from our shores. However, through his career making a living as a sailor, Rieber found himself in Texas. He eventually found himself managing a Texaco cargo ship, and eventually, his competence would see him rise to lead the entire company. Upon gaining Texaco's highest position, Rieber’s underlying motives began to reveal themselves. An outspoken admirer of radical right-wing leaders such as Codreanu, Reiber was a prominent donor to William H. Murray's presidential bid, and is alleged to have funded Latin American dictators as well. While the United States became embroiled into civil war, Reiber was moving behind the scenes and playing what strings he could to secure control over the young Texan nation, while working to aid the cause of the Constitutional American Republic. Now that he is firmly in control of Texas, little stands in the way of the oilman’s crusade against syndicalism, and threats to his monopoly. Rieber is Texaco, and Texaco is Texas.

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• Corrupt Corporate Executive: The Texaco Oil Barons led by Torkild Rieber rule over Texas with an iron grip. Democracy, living standards and rule of law always come second to profits.
• Elite Army: The Oil Barons have very deep pockets, and can afford to hire top-notch mercenaries.
• Historical Villain Upgrade: In real life, Rieber was the CEO of Texaco and a Nazi sympathizer. In Kaiserredux, he can turn Texas into a ruthless corporatocracy run by oil barons.
• One Nation Under Copyright: Under the National Comittee of State, the lines between the State and Company will be blurred to the point of being virtually indistinguishable.
• Politically Correct Villain: Despite being an autocrat, Rieber also opposes racism and even helps take down the Dallas Klan.
• Private Military Contractors: The National Committee of State employs mercenaries in place of a standing army.
• War for Fun and Profit: Under the National Comittee of State, Texas can start conflicts and supply oil to both sides.

Woody Guthrie

Role: President^note Head of State

Party: Socialist Party of Texas

Ideology: Cowboy Communalism^note Radical Socialism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show}
Born to a conservative, middle class family in Oklahoma and named for Woodrow Wilson, a figure he now despises, Woody Guthrie has had an eventful life shaping him into the beloved revolutionary leader of Texas. His father was a Klansman, his mother was ravaged by Huntington’s Disease that drove her insane, his sister accidentally burned herself to death, and Woody was begging for meals and depending on friends for shelter. Though bright, he dropped out of high school to become a street performer. Guthrie was blessed with a natural talent for music, and became an instant smash hit in Texas, which became his adopted home state. But Guthrie aspired to be more than just a folk singer; he was to be a crusader against the injustice of the greedy America of old. His songs, especially “This Land is Your Land”, have launched him to become one of the loudest voices for socialism in the United States. Guthrie was torn by the Texas Independence movement, but ultimately decided to side with the young Texan nation when it seceded from the Union, in the hopes of being able to help shape it into a truly fair and free frontier. His populist calls for “cowboy socialism” and “frontier revolution” struck a chord with the young people of Texas, who, already loving him for his music, came to love him that much more for his working class charm and youthful spirit. Before he knew it, the young revolutionaries of Texas had carried the Red Cowboy into the highest office in the frontier at age 25. Now, young Woody fills the massive boots of leading Texas into the future, but he vows that his Texas will be for you and me.

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• Historical In-Joke: One of Guthrie's focuses, which abolishes all private land ownership, is named This Land Is Your Land, which was one of the real Guthrie's most famous songs.
• Richard Nixon, the Used Car Salesman: In real life, Guthrie was a musician who sang many famous socialist songs such as "This Land Is Your Land". In KX he is the leader of the moderate wing of the Socialist Party of Texas.
• Teeth-Clenched Teamwork: Woody Guthrie is willing to work with Lyndon Johnson to further the cause of Texan Progressivism. However, Guthrie has a redder set of ideals and can eventually assume the Presidency for himself.

Arizona

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^{Flag of the Confederation of The American Frontier}

^{Flag of the Free Communes of Arizona}

^{Flag of the Free Ranchers' Union of Oasisamerica}

^{Flag of the Combined Anarcho-Syndicates of Aridoamerica}

Official Name: Arizona, Frontier of Arizona, United States of America, Western Confederacy of American Frontier States, Combined Anarcho-Syndicates of Aridoamerica, Free Communes of Arizona, Free Ranchers' Union of Oasisamerica

Ruling Party: South-West Liberation Front

Ideology: Authoritarian Liberalism^note Authoritarian Democracy

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• Occupiers Out of Our Country: If Mexico reconquers the American Southwest and mistreats the local English-speaking population, an alliance of Texans, Mormons, Arizonans and natives will rise up to see Arizona freed from occupation.
• Renegade Splinter Faction: After driving out the Mexican invaders, Arizona can decide that the men at Washington have only dragged it down, and instead of rejoining the Union, it will form the Confederation of the American Frontier stretching from Alaska and Yukon to Baja California, an ultra-libertarian 'paradise' where everyone is (allegedly) truly free.

Barry Goldwater

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Role: President^note Head of State

Party: South-West Liberation Front

Ideology: Authoritarian Liberalism^note Authoritarian Democracy, Market Liberalism (democratic), Paternal Autocracy (dictator)

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• Emergency Authority: Goldwater, leader of the Arizonan provisional government, can refuse to return power to the state legislature as he's supposed to, instead indefinitely extending the state of emergency and turning himself into a dictator to ensure that never again will Mexican boots stomp over Arizona's freedom.
• King of Thieves: After Arizona is annexed by Mexico, Goldwater becomes leader of a bandit group.
• The Purge: Goldwater's first act as a dictator is to have the National Guard arrest Robert Taylor Jones and several members of the state legislature, claiming that they were plotting to assassinate him.

Harry C. Wheeler

Role: President^note Head of State (Ranger coup)

Party: South-West Liberation Front

Ideology: Police State^note Authoritarian Democracy

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• The Coup: Wheeler can lead the Arizona Rangers in a coup against President Goldwater if he denies the Democrats' privilege.

Emma B. Tenayuca, Enrique Magon, Fernando Palomares, Rosendo Dorame

Role: President^note Head of State (PLM-IWW Revolution), (Tenyuca takes leadership), (Magon succeeds his brothers), (Palomares becomes leader), (Dorame seizes leadership)

Party: Syndicalist Faction of the Partido Liberal Mexicano and Industrial Workers of the World Coalition (Syndicalists), Anarcho-Communist Faction of the Partido Liberal Mexicano and Industrial Workers of the World Coalition (Radical Socialists)

Ideology: Cowboy Communalism^note Syndicalism (Tenayuca), Anarcho-Communism^note Radical Socialism (Magon), Cowboy Communalism^note Radical Socialism (Palomares), Anarcho-Syndicalism^note Syndicalism (Dorame)

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• Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Tenayuca is Mexican-American, Magon, and Dorame are Mexicans, and Palomares is of Mayo Native-descent. If any of them become leader of Arizona, then they'll become the first Mexican or Native American President of America.
• Chummy Commies: The Arizonan socialists revolt against the ultra-right libertarian rule of Goldwater and seek to build a truly equal anarcho-communist paradise that promotes civil rights and direct democracy, while accommodating the Navajo people's rights to water and mineral in their homeland.
• Public Execution: After the revolution, Goldwater, Jones, Wheeler and the rest of the old leadership are executed by public drawing and quartering.
• Static Role, Exchangeable Character: The Arizonan socialists have four candidates for leadership who all share the same focus tree.
• Taking Up the Mantle: Enrique Magon continues both of his older brothers Ricardo and Flores' Anarcho-Communist dream after they died. He can become leader of Arizona from the PLM-IWW coalition and have his dream be realized.
• Young and in Charge: Tenayuca, being born in 1916, is only 20 years old when at the start of the game in 1936.

Red Man's Burden

Haudenosaunee

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Official Name: The Iroquois Confederacy

Ruling Party: Great Peacemaker Movement^note 
Great Peacemaker Movement - Led by famed speaker Levi General, or as he is more commonly known as Deskaheh, the Great Peacemaker movement harkens back to the great Peacemaker Deganawida of antiquity: revered founder of our Confederacy who along with Hiawatha, Jigonhsasee, drafted the original Great Law of Peace. Harkening to this legacy, the Great Peacemaker Movement seeks to modernize and uplift the strong democratic traditions of the People of the Longhouse whilst simultaneously bringing them into the modern age, both independent of Towner’s oppression and European influence.

Ideology: Indigenous Communitarianism^note Social Liberalism

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• This Is My Name on Foreign: Depending on whether the Haudenosaunee allow the British exiles into their government or not, their country is officially known either by their native name or by the English name Iroquoisia.

Deskaheh

Role: Chief^note Head of State

Party: Great Peacemaker Movement^note 
Great Peacemaker Movement - Led by famed speaker Levi General, or as he is more commonly known as Deskaheh, the Great Peacemaker movement harkens back to the great Peacemaker Deganawida of antiquity: revered founder of our Confederacy who along with Hiawatha, Jigonhsasee, drafted the original Great Law of Peace. Harkening to this legacy, the Great Peacemaker Movement seeks to modernize and uplift the strong democratic traditions of the People of the Longhouse whilst simultaneously bringing them into the modern age, both independent of Towner’s oppression and European influence.

Ideology: Indigenous Communitarianism^note Social Liberalism

Navajo Nation

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^{Flag of the Southwestern Tribal Confederation}

^{Flag of the Southwestern Tribal Security Union}

Official Name: Navajo Nation

Ruling Party: Navajo Tribal Council

Ideology: Tribal Paternalism^note Authoritarian Democracy

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• The Remnant: Marauding bands of white bandits, most prominently the Arizona Rangers, continue to be a thorn in the side of the newly-independent indigenous Americans.
• Revolving Door Revolution: The Navajo Nation can only appear under a very specific circumstance: Mexico must first conquer the American Southwest and treat the local Anglos badly, causing them to revolt, then Barry Goldwater must proceed to deny the Navajo their demands over their mineral and water rights to incite them into rebellion.
• Third-Party Peacekeeper: Subverted. The initial purpose of the inspired Navajo Business Council was this for the Navajo and the American Government, but after the Americans showed that they only used it just to get the Navajo on their good side to mine the minerals in their land, the Navajo closed the deal.

Ira Hayes

Role: Governor^note Head of State

Ideology: Authoritarian Democracy

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• Allohistorical Allusion: Hayes makes a name for himself by raising the Navajo flag high above the Old Governor's Mansion of Arizona, in the same way his real life counterpart raised the US flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
• Conscription: Under Hayes' stratocratic regime, mandatory military service with a minimum of 2 years is standard for both men and women. Those that cannot fight must serve their 2 years aiding the state and the military in other ways.
• Young and in Charge: While Hayes is only 13 at game start, he can rapidly make his name fighting for independence against the Mexicans and Arizonans, eventually becoming President of the Southwestern Tribal Security Union.

Wabanakia

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Official Name: The Dawnlands Confederacy of Wabanakik

Ruling Party: House of Madockawando^note 
House of Madockawando - Standing as the preeminent noble line of the tribal confederacy, the House of Madockawando brings with it great esteem and honor from the past. Named after the hero of the Penobscots who valiantly fought the English during King William’s War, the House of Madockawando now spreads its wings across the Dawnland, serving as a unifying figure and suzerin to the people of our confederacy. Dominated by the Penobscots and other lesser tribes and influenced heavily by their pro-German ties, the Royal House seeks to reform Wabanaki along the lines of Prussian Constitutionalism, mirroring the Kaiserreich as they carve out a truly noble Kingdom along the Northeastern Seaboard. Attaching themselves to this group, the secretive Mi’kmaq have also tossed their hat in with this group of monarchists and Germanophiles, hoping to ride their wave of prosperity to bring glory and respect to their own people.

Ideology: Tribal Paternalism^note Paternal Autocracy

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• The Federation: The reborn Wabanaki Confederation is a union of the Mi'kmaq, the Maliseet, the Passamaqaudoy, the Penobscot, the Abenaki, and the lesser tribes of the Sokoki and the Missisquoi.

Charles Norman Shay/Madockawando II

Role: Monarch^note Head of State

Party: House of Madockawando^note 
Standing as the preeminent noble line of the tribal confederacy, the House of Madockawando brings with it great esteem and honor from the past. Named after the hero of the Penobscots who valiantly fought the English during King William’s War, the House of Madockawando now spreads its wings across the Dawnland, serving as a unifying figure and suzerin to the people of our confederacy. Dominated by the Penobscots and other lesser tribes and influenced heavily by their pro-German ties, the Royal House seeks to reform Wabanaki along the lines of Prussian Constitutionalism, mirroring the Kaiserreich as they carve out a truly noble Kingdom along the Northeastern Seaboard. Attaching themselves to this group, the secretive Mi’kmaq have also tossed their hat in with this group of monarchists and Germanophiles, hoping to ride their wave of prosperity to bring glory and respect to their own people.

Ideology: Tribal Paternalism^note Paternal Autocracy

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• Meaningful Rename: After taking the throne, Shay takes a new name, either Madockawando II (after the Penobscot elder who led his people against the English settlers in New England) or Henri I (after the first Catholic chieftain in North America), depending on whether he wants to appease the traditionalists or the pro-German Catholics.
• Puppet King: If William Saulis successfully carries out his coup, Madockawando II keeps his crown, freedom and luxury, but becomes a figurehead for Leptanet (Governor-General) Saulis.
• Young and in Charge: Shay was born in 1924, and is one of the youngest potential heads of state in the entire game.

William Saulis

Role: Chief^note Head of State

Party: Neqotkuk Clique^note 
Founded and organized in dark back rooms and quiet cellars, the Neqotkuk Clique are one of the most unique political movements in the New World. Gaining inspiration from the Action Française, Portuguese Monarchy, and the Catholic Church, this syncretic group has seamlessly merged together ideas of neo-feudalism, organic integralism, Catholic doctrine, and indigenous spirituality and culture, creating a truly one-of-a-kind wave of thought not seen anywhere else. Hoping to tear down the House of Madockawando, the clique seeks to rebuild the Dawnland in the eye of the Lord Jesus Christ and God above, creating a new shining city upon the hill for all of mankind to look to for inspiration and guidance. Primarily garnering support from the Order of Jesus and the highly-christian Maliseet, the Neqotkuk Clique will stop at nothing to usher in the Light of the Lord to this hallowed land of Wabanaki.

Ideology: Religious Fundamentalism^note National Populism

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• The Coup: If Madockawando II refuses to make Catholicism the state religion, Saulis will launch a coup, putting the King under house arrest, razing public offices, slaughtering German officials, and putting Wabanakia under control of the Neqotkuk Clique.
• The Fundamentalist: Saulis is the leader of the Neqotkuk Clique, a group of highly zealous Catholic militants and preachers primarily composed of indoctrinated Maliseet tribespeople and Jesuit priests, who wants to make Catholicism the state religion and considers the native faith to be pagan.

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