Bryan defeats McKinley, 1896!

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Vice President Dewey campaigns hard and hopes to win New Jersey.  Dewey states  "New Jersey can resurrect my campaign.  If it does I'm staying in the race longer, if not I'm done.  So it depends on you the voters.  So get out there and vote next week.  Thank you."

New Jersey: April 15th

Democratic: 32 delegates
Stevenson 52%-17 delegates
Harriman 48%-15 delegates

Republican: 38 delegates
Dewey 44%-17 delegates
Taft 33%-11 delegates
Stassen 23%-10 delegates


Total delegates so far:

Democratic:
Stevenson 100 delegates
Harriman 62 delegates

Republican:
Stassen 66 delegates
Taft 65 delegates
Dewey 57 delegates.


On the Democratic side, Averell Harriman endorses Adlai Stevenson.

BREAKING NEWS: ADLAI STEVENSON IS THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE
Governor Adlai Stevenson


The Republican Party is still split badly, which may cost them the election.

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Pennsylvania: April 22nd

Republicans: 70 delegates
Dewey 37%-26 delegates
Taft 35%-25 delegates
Stassen 28%-19 delegates

Massachusetts: April 29th

Republicans: 38 delegates
Stassen 40%-15 delegates
Dewey 34%-13 delegates
Taft 26%-10 delegates

Total number of delegates (Reps)
Stassen 100 delegates
Taft 100 delegates
Dewey 96 delegates

This race is shaping up to be a good one.

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Senator Taft is ready for the Ohio primary coming up on May 6th.  According to a recent poll from Republicans Taft would recieve 63%, Stassen would get 17% Dewey would get 14% Undecided 6%.

Primaries coming up are Maryland on May 5th plus Florida and Ohio on May 6th.

Maryland: May 5th

Republican:24 delegates
Stassen 40%-10 delegates
Dewey 31%-7 delegates
Taft 29%-7 delegates

Florida: May 6th

Republican: 18 delegates
Dewey 48%-9 delegates
Taft 40%-5 delegates
Stassen 12%-4 delegates

Ohio: May 6th

Republican:56 delegates
Taft 66%-37 delegates
Stassen 19%-11 delegates
Dewey 15%-8 delegates

Total delegates so far (Reps)
Taft 149 delegates
Stassen 125 delegates
Dewey 120 delegates

Now Senator Taft is the frontrunner.  Vice President Dewey states depending on how he does in West Virginia he may drop out.

Up next: WV on May 13th, OR on May 16th, CA & SD on June 3rd and DC on June 17th.

Also coming up is the Progressive Party Convention.

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Progressive Party Convention: May 9th-11th

At the Progressive Convention Senator Glen Taylor is nominated on the first ballot.  He selects Representative Franklin Frazier of Maryland.  (the only Progressive Congressman from there).

Taylor states "Tonight Progressives we need to unite so we can shock the world on Election Day in November.  Let's go forth in this campaign and prove that both the Democrats and Republicans are all just talk.  A Progressive President will get things done for you.  Alright, thanks to all of you and Vote Taylor/Frazier in November."

Ticket: Taylor/Frazier


Back to the primaries.......

West Virginia: May 13th

Republican: 16 delegates
Dewey 40%-6 delegates
Taft 37%--6 delegates
Stassen 23%-4 delegates

VP Dewey decides to stay in the race.

President Landon states "I don't want the Republican Party bitterly divided because that will cause us to lose more ground in November.  We must be a united party."

Oregon: May 16th

Republican: 18 delegates
Stassen 45%-8 delegates
Dewey 32%-6 delegates
Taft 23%-4 delegates

Total delegates so far (Reps.)
Taft 159 delegates
Stassen 137 delegates
Dewey 132 delegates

Now theres a little more than 2 weeks until the CA and SD primaries on June 3rd.

Meanwhile, presumptive Democratic nominee, Adlai Stevenson states "I know the Democrats will win this year.  I haven't seen the Republican Party this split in a long time.  I do know however that we will have a lot of dirt on any of these 3 men.  Anyways, I also want to say that we can bring this country back to the way it was under former President Franklin Roosevelt.  Thats why electing one of the 3 Republicans will get you more of the same.  We need change.  Thank you.  Bye."

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California Governor Earl Warren campaigns hard for Senator Taft.  (who Warren had endorsed earlier in the year.)

"Senator Taft is a great leader.  He's done alot for the country and continues to do so.  He's a very good and honest man.  Trust Taft for America.  I want to see him as our President and that's why I'm supporting him."

Senator William Knowland (R-CA) endorses Governor Stassen.  Senator Knowland states "I respect Governor Stassen.  He's got so much youth and thats what our party needs right now.  As far as Senator Taft, he's a good person but he won't attract the young voters like Governor Stassen will."

Polls show either one of the 3 men could win California.  There are 70 delegates at stake in CA.

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Republican Primary Map, 1952

Dewey-blue
Taft-red
Stassen-green

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AND THE WINNER IN CALIFORNIA IS...........

Senator Robert Taft


California: June 3rd

Republicans: 70 delegates
Taft 40%-28 delegates
Stassen 31%-22 delegates
Dewey 29%-20 delegates


South Dakota: June 3rd

Republicans: 14 delegates
Stassen 47%-7 delegates
Taft 35%-5 delegates
Dewey 18%-2 delegates

Total delegates for Republicans:
Taft 192 delegates
Stassen 166 delegates
Dewey 154 delegates

Vice President Dewey is going to drop out of the race.  "Americans, I thought I was the choice for the Republicans, at first.  Things just didn't go right for me.  More popular candidates came into the race and I lost the support of most Republicans who went over to the Taft or Stassen camps.  Well, whoever the Republican nominee for President is I will support them."

Who will Dewey endorse?  Find out soon.

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Vice President decides to endorse Senator Robert Taft for the Republican nomination in 1952 after dropping out.

Governor Harold Stassen states "I'm going to withdraw today as well.  It would be hard for me to get anymore delegates against the Senator.  I wish Senator Taft luck as the Republican nominee for President.  He will lead our party well as we take another win this fall.  Thanks again to my supporters."

BREAKING NEWS: SEN. ROBERT TAFT IS THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE.
Senator Taft


Up next is the Republican and Democratic Conventions.

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Republican National Convention: July 7th-July 11th

At the Republican Convention Senator Robert Taft is nominated on the first ballot.  He decides to select Governor Harold Stassen as his running mate to balance the ticket.

President Landon states "Hello Republicans.  I'm going to be campaigning for Senator Taft and Governor Stassen as much as possible.  We must show Americans that electing a Democrat will produce another Roosevelt administration.  Now, lets move forward and win.  Thank you. God Bless."

Senator Taft states "Republicans, lets come together and win this fall.  We can win if we all stick together and not be divided as we were during the primaries.  Our platform will be fiscal responsibility as well as keeping our promise against the former Roosevelt New Deal.  Lets move forward and show a Taft/Stassen victory on that November night.  Thank you."

Republican Ticket: Taft/Stassen.

Up next Democratic Convention.

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Democratic Convention: July 21st-July 26th

Adlai Stevenson is nominated on the first ballot.  He selects Averell Harriman as his running mate.

Governor Stevenson states "Democrats, we must regain power so we can help the common man during their time of need.  I believe that this will be our election to win.  The past 2 Administrations of Wilkie and Landon haven't gone down that well.  Alright, remember in November vote Stevenson/Harriman."

Ticket: Stevenson/Harriman.

Now up next is campaigning time.  get ready for Campaign 1952.

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Campaign 1952:

Governor Stevenson states "Americans, we must get this do nothing Republican administration out of power.  The Republicans aren't really listening to your problems.  Who was it who helped put Social Security into place?  Who was it that tried to help the unions?  It was the Democratic Party.  The party for all Americans not just the priveledged few."

Senator Robert Taft states "We can't keep spending and spending like the Democrats want to do.  We need to let the people keep their money and do with it as they please.  Government is the problem of our society today.  Under my administration we won't be dealing with that.  We will be a free enterprise government."

Meanwhile, President Landon stumps hard for Taft.  "Senator Taft is a great leader.  He can and he will work hard to bring about the Republican cause.  Thats what we need this fall when we elect a President.  Thank you."

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Stevenson campaign ad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bZFX493xIk

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Presidential Debate, 1952:

Moderator: David Brinkley.

Brinkley: Hello Americans and welcome to the 1952 Presidential debate.  Tonight we have with us Governor Adlai Stevenson, Senator Robert Taft, Senator Glen Taylor and Mr. Darlington Hoopes.  Alright, first question, what would you do over the next 4 years as President?  Governor Stevenson go ahead.

Stevenson: Well, first I'd like to thank all my 3 opponents for coming here tonight.  I believe that the government should be more helpful to all Americans than it has been over the past 12 years.  If government doesnt step in then you get what we have now: a mess.

Taft: I'd too like to thank you all for coming.  As far as what I'd do during my administration is stop having government fund all these projects.  If you'd really get down to a government that would give you your money back then vote for me in November.

Taylor: Americans, were at a time here in history where we need assistance.  Neither the Democrats or Republicans are going to give us the right leadership now.  As President I will fight for equal rights for blacks, I will help make Americans have a living wage so they can afford to live.  Neither party is promising this at all.  Remember that.

Hoopes: As the Socialist candidate here tonight, I feel that the government needs to step in to solve all of societys problems.  We still have a lot of people out of work and we need to help them find a job.  Getting people jobs would be one of my first priorities as President.

Brinkely: Thanks.  Next question, how do we deal with Communism in our society?

Note: More of the debate in a bit.  ok??

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Taft: I believe that we need to fight Communism.  I'd say we should penalize all who are members of that party here in America.  It can spread very fast and we need to get rid of it.  I believe that Americans feel this way about it as well and that's why I'll be the next President.

Stevenson: Communism is something that can be dealt with peacefully.  We do however need to make sure its at a very low level in membership.  Communism is one of the biggest problems we have here in America at this time.

Taylor: As far as Communism, I believe that we should deal with it more peacefully than the Democrats or the Republicans plan to.  If I was President I would talk with the leader of the Soviet Union and discuss ways to make sure they don't spread it any further.

Hoopes: Now I have this to say about Communism.  The Socialist Party isn't the same as the Communist Party.  We Socialists still believe that Americans should have a right to their property whereas Communists don't.  One way, I propose, to deal with Communism is send peacekeepers over to the Soviets and China to make sure it doesn't spread.

Brinkley: Alright, last question, should there be a higher minimum wage?  Go ahead Senator Taylor.

Taylor: I believe we don't need a minimum wage but a living wage.  Thats the difference between us Progressives and the other 2 main parties.

Taft: Minimum wage isn't in the Constitution.  It's not even equal.  People should be paid as much as they earn during a work day.

Stevenson: We need to make minimum wage higher than it is now.  I'd say we should pass a minimum wage to be $1.25.  That's a reasonable price at this time now.

Hoopes: I believe that we should have a big increase in the federal minimum wage.  People need to be able to afford things.  If its really really low, the poorest of people can't afford a house or whatever else.

Brinkley: Alright Americans.  You've heard it here tonight.  Don't forget to vote on Election Day in November.  Have a great night.  I'm David Brinkley.  Goodnight.  Bye.

Alright.....Election Day is coming up.  Get excited.  ok?

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1952 Presidential Election

BREAKING NEWS: ADLAI STEVENSON IS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

PV%: Stevenson 43%, Taft 38%, Taylor 18%, Hoopes 1%

EV: Stevenson 286, Taft 170, Taylor 75

Adlai Stevenson states "Thank you supporters.  You're the ones who really made this happen.  We defeated Senator Taft and showed him America is more liberal than conservative.  I still can't believe it but the Democrats are back into the White House.  Alright supporters, thank you and goodnight."

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Congressional Elections:

House: 234 Dems, 183 Reps, 18 Progs.
Senate: 45 Dems, 43 Reps, 8 Progs.

The Democrats now have control of all three branches of government.

83rd Congress will begin January 3rd, 1953.

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Adlai Stevenson is inaugurated President on January 20, 1953.



 "Americans, today we have the chance to bring prosperity to Washington.  Being President will present its challenges but I'm up for that.  One thing we need to realize is getting rid of Communism.  It's an evil that must be stopped now.  We can either do it by force or peacefully.  Either way is fine with me.  Well, God Bless and Thank you."

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At that point Congress is working on another Fair Labor Standards Act.  Democrats believe it will pass in both Houses.

Speaker Sam Rayburn brings it up in the House and it passes 250-180.  Then it goes to the Senate where Senate Leader Alben Barkley brings it up.  The Senate vote is 51-42.

President Stevenson signs it into law on February 20, 1953.

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In the meantime the government decides to investigate Julius and Ethel Rosenberg (Communists) as their charged with espionage.

On February 24, 1953 Progressive Senator Robert LaFollette Jr dies.  He is mourned and laid in state in Wisconsin's capital.  Governor Rennebohm replaces Robert Jr with his brother, Philip.

The trial begins at the beginning of March.  Their found guilty by the middle of March.  The judge orders them to executed on June 19th for their crimes.

President Stevenson has the chance to give them clemency however he has a tough decision to make and schedules meetings with his advisors.

Senator Robert Taft states "They deserve to be executed for doing what they did.  Their anti-Americans and can't be trusted."  He teams up with Senator McCarthy (R-WI) to pressure President Stevenson to not give the Rosenberg's clemency.

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President Stevenson decided to let both of the Rosenbergs be executed.

He states "Americans I have decided to let the executuon go forward as far as the Rosenbergs.  I have made my decision based on consultations with my advisors and members of Congress.  Well anyways, thats my decision.  Thank you."

Meanwhile, Senator Taft stated "The President made the right decision and I applaud him for that."

BREAKING NEWS: KOREAN WAR OVER JULY 27th, 1953
Then toward the end of July 1953 the war in Korea is over.

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BREAKING NEWS: SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER ROBERT A. TAFT DIES ON JULY 31, 1953
Senator Robert Taft


President Stevenson states "Today we lost a great American.  He will be missed by all of us here in Washington.  I may have disagreed with him but he's an American so he's still respected by me.  Rest In Peace Senator.  We will miss you. Thanks."

The Republicans, after a few days, decide to name California Senator William Knowland as its new leader.

Senator William Knowland

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The Congress decided to bring up the Refugee Relief Act which would save migrants from Communist countries.  The House vote is August 17th.

The House ends up voting 260-170 in favor of it.  Then it is brought to the Senate where Senator Barkley schedules a vote a few days later.  The Senate vote is 54-41.  President Stevenson signs it into law the next day.

President Stevenson states "This act will definately help save Americans from getting involved in these countries.  All Americans must leave the Communist countries."

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I like how this timeline dosen't take itself too seriously. The dialogue isn't overly serious or "intense". It really is a nice change of pace.

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I like how this timeline dosen't take itself too seriously. The dialogue isn't overly serious or "intense". It really is a nice change of pace.

Thanks.

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By November Congress is deciding to bring up a bill about Indian Reservations.  Congress states that the reservations should be left up to the states.

Speaker Sam Rayburn schedules a vote for it on November 10th.  The House votes 254-180.  Now its onto the Senate where Majority Leader, Alben Barkley, schedules a vote the following and feels very confident that this will pass.

The final vote in the Senate is 54-42.  It's passed and it sent to President Stevenson where he signs it the next day.

Stevenson states "Americans this is the best option for our Native American community.  I would've liked to have government control but I believe that the states can handle this issue on their own.  I was glad to see some bipartisanship on this bill.  That's always a success when your in politics.  Thank you."

The Democrats look forward to 1954 as they hope they can win more seats in the midterm elections.  Polls show that they have a chance at winning more.  Well...just wait and see.  ok?