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What If… Wallace not Truman Had Become US President in 1945?

Past Present Future

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Henry Wallace: The Surprising VP Choice

This chapter explores the selection of Henry Wallace as Franklin Roosevelt's vice presidential nominee in 1940, detailing his emergence as FDR's third choice and the political dynamics at play. It also highlights Wallace's unique background in agricultural science and mysticism, and his significant contributions to crop hybridization during a pivotal era in American history.

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