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In Homeline history, President Truman declined to run in 1952, although he could have done so, and Eisenhower easily brushed
MacArthur, especially after MacArthur, made several embarrassingly right-wing speeches. However, in this Q6 world, Truman's popularity didn't sink as low as on Homeline (why is still unknown) so he did run in 1952. Meanwhile, Eisenhower had a period of ill health in early 1952 and declined to run giving MacArthur a free shot at the GOP nomination. "Give 'em Hell Harry." easily took MacArthur down and won a third term. MacArthur's defeat was so thorough that it sunk many conservatives with him. It also set up Truman running an winning in 1956 as well. The enhanced popularity and prominence helped Truman get National Healthcare through congress. Of course it didn't hurt that Truman had the goods on two important senators and the chance to use what he knew.
There were multiple other effects as well. Neither
John Foster Dulles nor his brother
Allen ever rose to prominence. The "
Good Neighbor Policy came fully back and became standard practice.
Centrum, wants to gain greater influence in this world.
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