United States (TTtC)

United States of America United States Timeline: Third Time's the Charm OTL equivalent: Rural Maine, New Hampshire, East Massachusetts
State flag Coat of arms
Capital		Caribou, D.A.
Largest city		Manchester, New Hampshire
Official languages		None
Demonym		American
Government		Federal presidential constitutional republic
-	President	Jim Bouley
Legislature		Congress
-	Upper house	Senate
-	Lower house	House of Representatives
Establishment		4 July 1976
-	Act on the Continuity of the United States	4 July 1976

The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It shares a border with Vermont & West Maine. Its capital is Caribou, District of Aroostook.

After the collapse of the former United States during the Moscow-Washington Conflict, ending officially with the dissolution of the U.S. Government-in-exile, a massive void was to be filled in terms of political superpowers, as China would be left in a state of civil war, and the Soviet Confederation (now the Soviet Union) would hold little to no power, being little more than a supranational alliance. The majority of political administration in North America would be bands of communities and small towns, acting as city-states, similar to that of the ones in ancient Greece. Lands outside the towns would be claimed by nearly nobody, or sometimes being stateless communities within themselves. Although uncommon for cities, wars would be nearly absolute for any nationstates within North America, especially the former United States. This made legitimate nations extremely difficult to achieve.

Maine, being mainly untouched by nuclear weaponry, along with the rest of northern New England, held a relatively peaceful environment, rare in North America. Loring Air Force Base, hosting multiple former American soldiers, had underwent disrepair in the mid-1970s, so multiple soldiers went to the cities of Presque Isle, Limestone, or Caribou, both of which were relatively close by. With the influx of American soldiers, Col. Eugene L. Hudson, who had managed the base at the time ever since the collapse of the United States, proposed the refounding of a second United States to the Caribou City government, which was mostly made of the soldiers that had migrated from the base. Sending the vote to the citizens, a resounding yes was reported, and the city government planned a transition to a national government by 1976. After the proposal was reported, the cities of Presque Isle and Limestone quickly opted to join. On July 4, 1976, the second United States was officially founded on it's 200th anniversary. While some neighboring cities wished to join, others refused. With a new doctrine of conquest of land that they believed was rightfully American, multiple troops occupied cities in former Aroostook County, thus beginning the Maine Wars. A resounding U.S. victory, the United States was able to claim Aroostook county, along with Waterfront land that would be valuable to the U.S. economy. Cities such as Machias and Gouldsboro would become major trading hubs. Over time, the United States eventually integrated two new states, New Hampshire and Massachusetts respectively.

History

Col. Eugene L. Hudson before his presidency

Loring AFB

Pre-war

On February 25, 1953, the 42nd Bombardment Wing (Heavy) was reactivated at Limestone (later Loring) Air Force Base, Maine with B-36 Peacemaker bombers assigned. The 42nd Air Refueling Squadron joined the wing in early 1955 with propeller-driven KC-97 tankers. On June 16, 1956, the first B-52 C assigned to the 42nd arrived at Loring. The aircraft is christened “The State Of Maine.” The final B-36 bomber left Loring in September 1956. In November of 1956, three Loring B-52Cs made a record non-stop flight over the North Pole and around the perimeter of the North American continent. In January 1957, the wing converted to the B-52D and in March, the 42nd ARS received Loring’s first KC-135 Stratotanker. Wing aircrews and aircraft were placed on alert in July of 1958 due to tensions in Lebanon. The more versatile B-52Gs replaced the “D” models and increased the range and payload capabilities of the wing in May of 1959. The wing was on alert in August and December of 1961 and supported Hard Head VI airborne alert operations in the spring of 1964. Also in 1964, the 42nd ARS received the General Saunders Trophy as the best tanker squadron in SAC. In 1965, the 42nd ARS began support for Young Tiger operations in Southeast Asia.

War

The Loring AFB was only briefly used during the war, mainly to transport planes to Europe, as it was not remotely close to the Soviet Union or their allies. It also became a training spot for new recruits, as it was unlikely to be hit by a nuclear warhead.

Post-war

After the United States officially collapsed, an order was sent out by Col. Eugene L. Hudson, who lead the base, that they would continue operations as normal in the case that the U.S. Government would be restored. After 2 years, the base was eventually abandoned due to disrepair, and the troops would all be formally released from duty. These troops would go to various cities nearby, such as Presque Isle, Limestone, or Caribou. Col. Hudson would end up in Caribou, as it was the closest one that was the most well-off.

A Vermonter newspaper describes the return of the United States.

Foundation

When Col. Hudson eventually made it to the city, he was greeted with a warm welcome, as he had kept the base relatively well together throughout the ages, along with multiple former soldiers staying in the same city as him. In the city, he would organize multiple citizen events, such as the continuation of 4th of July celebrations, along with forming a small "Continental Army" of his former soldiers, meant to keep the areas at peace. With an inter-city militia already established, Col. Hudson and his advisors had the idea to create a second United States, as their cities already acted as if they were a part of a second United States, along with sharing a joint army. Col. Hudson eventually went to the City Council of Caribou, and proposed the reestablishment of the United States. Claiming they'd pass down the vote to the people, Hudson left, and the Council got to work. The councils of the cities of Presque Isle, Limestone, and Caribou began working together in a joint government body dubbed the "Continental Congress" colloquially. With them all deciding to hold the vote, On July 4th, 1975, the vote went to their cities. With a resounding 87% 'yes', a 12% 'neutral', and a 1% 'no' out of the collected votes, plans would be made to establish a new United States. On July 4th next year, a white flag bearing the U.S. Shield would be raised outside the Caribou Town Hall, which would eventually become the state flag today. Neighboring nations took note of this, especially the 20 LoN peacekeeper forces stationed in Presque Isle. News would quickly spread about the refounding.

Maine Wars

For the main article, see Maine Wars (TTtC).

The Maine Wars were a series of conflicts during the late 1970s to early 1980s involving the newly reformed United States and multiple communities across Maine. While most of them were bloodless occupations, some, such as the Battle of Bar Harbor, had death tolls up to 10. On July 4, 1976, the second United States was officially founded on it's 200th anniversary. While some neighboring cities wished to join, others refused. With a new doctrine of conquest of land that they believed was rightfully American, multiple troops occupied cities in former Aroostook County, thus beginning the Maine Wars.

Battle of Aroostook

The Battle of Aroostook were a series of campaigns during the Maine Wars of where American troops seized multiple communities and towns in former Aroostook county, such as the city of Houlton. The Battle of Houlton was the first of the three major battles during the Maine Wars. On the 7th of July, 1976, 50 men arrived at the town via jeeps traveling Route 2, before encountering an unknown man who opened fire, experiencing a PTSD episode involving the Korean War, according to a witness statement. The man was disarmed, and the soldiers continued towards town hall without resistance, raising an American flag. It is the only major battle in the Maine Wars without a death. The man was later admitted to a local mental facility, and his name is redacted from official record to protect his identity.

Battle of Bar Harbor

The Battle of Bar Harbor was the most intense battle in the Maine Wars, with the highest casualty amount. It is also the only battle in the conflict that American soldiers lost. When 50 soldiers entered the town from Route 1, the soldiers found that a group of highway bandits were on the scene, and shot 3 men, whom all died. When the soldiers overpowered the bandits, They seized the city of Trenton, only to find that the bridge into the city of Bar Harbor was destroyed, discovering where the bandits had held refuge. 2 more men were shot and killed, before the troops decided to abandon the scene.

End of the Maine Wars

While the war had no official end, It is mainly agreed among historians that it ended after the last military troops left what would eventually become the State of Atlantic, and the first elections would be held for Governor.

Government and politics

The United States is a federal republic of 4 states and a federal district. It is a representative democracy "in which majority rule is tempered by minority rights protected by law." Major democracy indexes uniformly classify the country as a liberal democracy.

International relations

Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh had kept close ties with the former government of the State of New York, even housing some of it's members as their own government leaders, allowing a close relationship with the United States. They are a member of INTERCORD.

Vermont

Vermont and the United States have maintained close relations throughout history, both being a member of INTERCORD. Multiple political parties in both Vermont and the United States have proposed uniting with Vermont, and integrating it as a state.

Flag

Civil flag of the United States

There are two official flags of the United States, the civil flag, mainly used by non-governmental installations, of which is the 50 star flag from the 1960s, and the state flag, which uses the American coat of arms. Both are usually flown jointly. Originally, the civil flag acted as both the civil flag and the state flag, but it was determined that a state flag would help differentiate between the former United States government and the current United States government.