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Lists of Heads of Government and Heads of State

List of Members of the Speaking Place for the Wandering Marshy River

1983-1992: Rock Renowned Red-Haired Man (Preservationist)
1992-1997: Messenger-of-God Favour Common-Soldier (Preservationist)
1997-2010: Oath-of-God Sea-of-Bitterness Dark-man (Strivers)
2010-2015: God-Beholds Pure Forest-Clearing (Preservationist)
2015-2015: Pearl Favour At-the-Farm (Preservationist)
This one I will need explaining. Or at least what it's referencing.
 
Based on the discussion here

this might be a bit easier to read @Thande

Special Relationship

Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

1970-1975: Ted Heath (Conservative)
1970 (Majority) def. Harold Wilson (Labour), Jeremy Thorpe (Liberal)
1974 (Minority, with Liberal confidence and supply) def. Harold Wilson (Labour), Jeremy Thorpe (Liberal), William Wolfe (Scottish National), Harry West (Ulster Unionist)
1975 Electoral Reform Referendum NO 71%, YES 29%

1975-1977: Keith Joseph (Conservative minority, with Ulster Unionist confidence and supply)
1977-1982: Michael Foot (Labour)
1977 (Majority) def. Keith Joseph (Conservative), Harry West (Ulster Unionist)

Presidents of the United States of America

1969-1972: Richard Nixon (Republican)
1968 (with Spiro Agnew) def. Hubert Humphrey (Democratic), George Wallace (American Independent)
1972-1973: Spiro Agnew (Republican)
1973-1981: George McGovern (Democratic)
1972 (with Thomas Eagleton) def. Spiro Agnew [replacing Richard Nixon] (Republican), Pete McCloskey (Independent)
1976 (with Thomas Eagleton) def. Ronald Reagan (Republican), Pete McCloskey (Reform)


Basically all the Watergate stuff comes out on the campaign trail and Nixon resigns some time after the Republican Convention, while at the same time Thomas Eagleton's treatments for depression never come out and McGovern never damages his campaign by backing Eagleton '1000%' and then three days later dumping him for Shriver. Finally Agnew's ignominious leap to the Presidency leads to a liberal Republican split.

The Tories do emerge the largest party in Feb 1974 and Thorpe gives Heath confidence and supply in return for a referendum on electoral reform. This is roundly rejected by the British electorate, Heath tries to persuade Thorpe to stay on but with a leadership challenge brewing in the party he pulls out and Heath is backstabbed by the monetarist right. Thorpe staggers on with UUP confidence and supply until enough by-election defeats mean a confidence vote is called.

In the meantime, Wilson stood down in 1974 and in a bitter leadership election Foot won, to Conservative sighs of relief. Benn's AES is embraced by the Foot leadership, leading to a centrist split as the old stalwarts of the Campaign for Democratic Socialism fear that good old fashioned Keynesianism is under threat by the left and the right. An alliance of sorts is welded together by the post-Thorpe Liberals with this group, but is soon scuppered by events in America. McGovern's policy of 'openness', revealing the crimes of the Nixon Administration soon unveils CIA funding and support for the CDS, precipitating crisis on both sides of the pond and practically killing the Alliance in the cradle, not helped by the Thorpe scandal emerging.

The 1977 confidence vote is desperately narrow as many, such as the SNP vote for Joseph to keep Foot out, but it comes to nothing as the scattered remnants of the Liberals gather behind him. The general election delivers a comfortable majority for Foot and the AES while the Liberals fall below 5 seats and the SNP is nearly wiped off the map.
 
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Any room on the bandwagon?

Chief Overseer of the Grand Consistory

1942 – 1944: Strongguardian Sacredplace (Moderate)

1945 – 1961: Godspeace Fisherman (Moderate)

1961 – 1974: Bear Who-Is-Like-God Wildgarlic-Island (Classical)

1974 – 1980: Peacefulruler Greatchief Warhound (Progressive)

1980 – 1991: Brightfame Workhorse (Classical)

1991 – 2002: Farmer Darkone (Progressive)

2002 – 2012: Redhaired William’s Son (Classical)

2013 – Present: Righteous Village-By-The-Spring (Progressive)
 
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Arch-Moderator of the Grand Consistory

1942 – 1944: Strongguardian Sacredplace (Moderate)

1945 – 1961: Godspeace Fisherman (Moderate)

1961 – 1974: Bear Who-Is-Like-God Wildgarlic-Island (Classical)

1974 – 1980: Peacefulruler Greatchief Warhound (Progressive)

1980 – 1991: Brightfame Workhorse (Classical)

1991 – 2002: Farmer Darkone (Progressive)

2002 – 2012: Redhaired William’s Son (Classical)

2013 – Present: Righteous Village-By-The-Spring (Progressive)

Come now, surely bishop etymologically comes from ἐπίσκοπος which is literally Greek for overseer.
 
Fair point. A change shall be made

I suppose I know this because I've always had a fondness for the radicals during the Reformation, and in particular the Puritan's approach to translating the Bible. They really hated terms like baptism and bishop, because they felt they gave the whole of Christianity a certain mystical aura to it which Jesus and the Apostles had not intended to put there. God wanted a personal relationship with the individual believer, and the alpha and omega of such a thing was making sure the message was conveyed clearly, which indeed it was in the original language. Baptism? Well, it's simply Greek for cleansing, of washing. You wash away your sins. It's a simple, deeply meaningful, and fundamentwally perfectly comprehensible thing. Bishop? Well, in the Greek it's just an overseer, an administrative position in the Congregation (not Church), and you ought to see him as that, ad administrative official, not as a man cloaked in mystical robes and holding a fanciful staff or anything.

Oh, I very much am a deeply Protestant atheist.
 
H E L L W O R L D

Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom, 1931 - 1934:
1931 - 1934: Ramsay MacDonald (National Labour, leading National Government)

defeated, 1931: Stanley Baldwin (Conservative), Arthur Henderson (Labour), John Simon (National Liberal), Herbert Samuel (Liberal)

Premiers of the People's Republic of Great Britain, 1934 - 1974:
1934 - 1956: Harry Pollitt (CPGB)
1933: Popular Front, unopposed
1943:
Popular Front, unopposed
defeated, 1953:
Bob Edwards (SDF), Ernest Millington (Common Wealth)


1956 - 1966: Reg Birch (CPGB)
1956: Opposition to the CPGB banned
1966 - 1966: John Maxton (New Britain)
1966 - 1967: Sid French (Counterrevolutionary Committee)
1967 - 1974: Sid French (CPGB)


Prime Ministers of the Kingdom of Great Britain, 1974 - present:
1974 - 1978: Ian Paisley (Anglo-Irish Joint Occupational Force)
1978 - 1985: Ian Paisley (National Interest)

defeated, 1978: David Burnside (Democratic Unionist), James Chichester-Clark (National), Ian Gilmour (‘Continuity’ Conservative), Hugh Smyth (Democrats)
defeated, 1983: James Chichester-Clark (National Conservatives), Bill Craig (Democratic Unionist), Hugh Smyth (Democrats)
1985: Catholic and Labour parties legalized

1985 - 1991: Geoffrey Howe (National Interest)
defeated, 1986: Robin Jackson (Democratic Unionist), Eric Heffer (Labour), Shirley Williams (SDP), Leon Brittan (National Conservatives), Hugh Smyth (Democrats)
1991 - present: Robin Jackson (Democratic Unionist)
defeated, 1991: Geoffrey Howe (National Interest), David Owen (SDP) Norman Lamont (National Conservatives), Eric Heffer (Labour), Hugh Smyth (Democrats)
1992: Catholic and Labour parties banned
 
H E L L W O R L D

Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom, 1931 - 1934:
1931 - 1934: Ramsay MacDonald (National Labour, leading National Government)

defeated, 1931: Stanley Baldwin (Conservative), Arthur Henderson (Labour), John Simon (National Liberal), Herbert Samuel (Liberal)

Premiers of the People's Republic of Great Britain, 1934 - 1974:
1934 - 1956: Harry Pollitt (CPGB)
1933: Popular Front, unopposed
1943:
Popular Front, unopposed
defeated, 1953:
Bob Edwards (SDF), Ernest Millington (Common Wealth)


1956 - 1966: Reg Birch (CPGB)
1956: Opposition to the CPGB banned
1966 - 1966: John Maxton (New Britain)
1966 - 1967: Sid French (Counterrevolutionary Committee)
1967 - 1974: Sid French (CPGB)


Prime Ministers of the Kingdom of Great Britain, 1974 - present:
1974 - 1978: Ian Paisley (Anglo-Irish Joint Occupational Force)
1978 - 1985: Ian Paisley (National Interest)

defeated, 1978: David Burnside (Democratic Unionist), James Chichester-Clark (National), Ian Gilmour (‘Continuity’ Conservative), Hugh Smyth (Democrats)
defeated, 1983: James Chichester-Clark (National Conservatives), Bill Craig (Democratic Unionist), Hugh Smyth (Democrats)
1985: Catholic and Labour parties legalized

1985 - 1991: Geoffrey Howe (National Interest)
defeated, 1986: Robin Jackson (Democratic Unionist), Eric Heffer (Labour), Shirley Williams (SDP), Leon Brittan (National Conservatives), Hugh Smyth (Democrats)
1991 - present: Robin Jackson (Democratic Unionist)
defeated, 1991: Geoffrey Howe (National Interest), David Owen (SDP) Norman Lamont (National Conservatives), Eric Heffer (Labour), Hugh Smyth (Democrats)
1992: Catholic and Labour parties banned

explain your behaviour
 
FULLY AUTOMATED EVANGELICAL SOCIAL DEMOCRACY

Following Johnson's election victory, Graham's role as the main White House pastor was solidified. At one point, Johnson even considered making Graham a member of his cabinet and grooming him to be his successor, though Graham insisted he had no political ambitions and wished to remain a preacher

what...okay

1963-1965: Lyndon B. Johnson/Vacant (Democratic)
1965-1968: Lyndon B. Johnson/Billy Graham (Democratic)
1964 def. Richard Nixon/John J. Williams (Republican), George Wallace/Billy Graham (Unpledged Electors)
1968-1969: Billy Graham/Vacant (Democratic)
1969-1977: Billy Graham/Walter Reuther (Democratic)
1968 def. George Romney/Claude Kirk (Republican)
1972 def. Ronald Reagan/Howard Baker (Republican)

1977-0000: Millicent Fenwick/John Tower (Republican)
1976 def. Robert F. Kennedy/Dale Bumpers (Democratic)

Following the brokered 1964 Republican Convention that brought Richard Nixon's name back on the front stage of politics, Lyndon B. Johnson became worried that his legacy would be destroyed in the upcoming presidential election. In a surprise announcement, Johnson announced Reverand Billy Graham as his running mate. Graham, who was one of the most admired men in America, was a great assistance in the landslide victory against Nixon and Wallace. Graham would mostly use his political position for ceremonial roles and not get bogged down into policy. Coming into the 1968 Democratic Convention, Graham stayed out of the heated campaign between President Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy. This changed once Johnson was assassinated upon entering Chicago, as the convention turned to him as a compromise candidate. With the fiery UAW President Walter Reuther at his side, Graham won a landslide victory against the disastrous campaign of Governor Romney. Graham tenure in office would be the start of a load of new policies, including Universal Basic Income, a National Health Service, and the appointments of Chief Justice Brennan, Justices Thornberry, Byrd, and Jenner. Foreign policy wise, Graham established peace in Vietnam (largely due to North Vietnam's fear of the Chinese Commune) and improved relations with Kim Il-sung of North Korea. However, Graham was still a staunch anti-Soviet, supporting Israel in the Yom Kippur War and Portugal against colonial revolts. Overall, Billy Graham has been remembered not only for his evangelization work but for one of the greatest post-war presidencies.

1964-1975: Leonid Brezhnev (Communist)
1975-0000: Nikolai Podgorny (Communist)

Brezhnev dies earlier on and is replaced by Podgorny, who keeps up Cold War tensions and continues hardline policies at home.

1949-1967: Mao Zedong (Communist - First Generation)
1967-1968: Jiang Qing (Communist - First Generation)
1968-0000: Wang Hongwen (Communist - Red Guards)

Mao Zedong purges his successor-in-waiting Lin Biao four years earlier than IOTL. Soon after, Mao falls into serious illness and hands over much of his powers to Jiang Qing. Despite support from Mao, the party establishment despises her and the Red Guards refused to obey Bejing's orders. Jiang attempts to invite the Red Guards into government, but they soon turn on her and seize control of the party. The new regime remains a pariah state, with neither the Soviets or Americans willing to engage in diplomacy. The government of Chiang Kai-shek and his son Chiang Wei-Kuo continues to be recognized by the Western world and US allies in Asia.

1964-1972: Harold Wilson (Labour)
1964 (Majority) def. Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative), Jo Grimond (Liberal)
1966 (Majority) def. Edward Heath (Conservative), Jo Grimond (Liberal)
1970 (Majority) def. Edward Heath (Conservative), Jeremy Thorpe (Liberal)

1972-1974: Roy Jenkins (Labour majority)
1974-1977: Iain Macleod (Conservative)
1974 (Majority) def. Roy Jenkins (Labour), Jeremy Thorpe (Liberal)
1977-1977: Robert Carr (Conservative minority)
1977-0000: Tony Benn (Labour)
1977 (Majority) def. Robert Carr (Conservative), Roy Jenkins (Liberal)

Wilson wins reelection over Heath and steps down for Jenkins two years later. Jenkins' tenure sparks division on European issues and nationalization from leftists in the party. Continued instability allows for Macleod to take power, but his frail condition and unpopular austerity budgets hurt the Conservatives in the eyes of the voters. In 1977, the Tories are met with Macleod dying in office, Carr's figurehead leadership, a loss in confidence, and the Bennite Labour victory.

1958-1971: Charles de Gaulle (UNR)
1958 def. George Marrane (PCF), Albert Châtelet (UFD)
1965 def. François Mitterand (FGDS), Jean Lecanuet (MRP), Jean-Louis Tixier-Vigancour (DVED)

1971-0000: Jacques Chaban-Delmas (UNR)
1971 def. François Mitterand (PS), Jean Lecanuet (MR), Jacques Duclos (PCF)
1977 def. Pierre Mauroy (PS), Pierre Abelin (MR)


The 1969 referendum passes and de Gaulle secures even more of his legacy from his amendments and two more years in office. With Pompidou in bad health and discredited by his opposition to de Gaulle, Prime Minister Chaban-Delmas takes over following The Constable's passing and is reelected to two more terms.
 
i present one of my silliest lists, which was accomplished with a little advice from @Thande and @Comisario

Churchill Dynasty

1940-1950: Winston Churchill Sr. (Conservative)
1940 Formation of War Government with Labour, Liberal Nationals, Liberals and National Labour
1945 (National Government with Liberals and Liberal Nationals) def. Clement Attlee (Labour), Archibald Sinclair (Liberal), C.A. Smith (Common Wealth)

1950-1959: Nye Bevan (Labour)
1950 (Majority) def. Winston Churchill (Conservative), Archibald Sinclair (Liberal)
1955 (Majority) def. Anthony Eden (Conservative-Liberal Alliance), Honor Balfour (Radical)

1959-1964: Esmond Romilly (Labour)
1960 (Coalition with Radicals) def. Quintin Hogg (New Democratic), Honor Balfour (Radical)
1964-1970: Randolph Churchill (New Democratic)
1964 (Majority) def. Esmond Romilly (Labour)
1967 (Majority) def. Michael Foot (Labour)

1970-1972: Duncan Sandys (New Democratic majority)
1972-1977: Denis Healey (Labour)
1972 (Majority) def. Duncan Sandys (New Democratic)
1977-1987: Piers Dixon (New Democratic)
1977 (Majority) def. Denis Healey (Labour)
1982 (Majority) def. Roy Jenkins (Labour)
1984 (Majority) def. David Owen (Labour)

1987-1994: Winston Churchill Jr. (New Democratic)
1989 (Majority) def. David Owen (Labour), Jonathan Tyler (Ecology)
1994-2007: Julia Romilly (Labour)
1994 (Coalition with Ecology) def. Winston Churchill Jr. (New Democratic), Sara Parkin (Ecology)
1999 (Alliance 2000 with Ecology) def. Winston Churchill Jr. (New Democratic)
2000 Electoral Reform Referendum YES 53%, NO 47%
2003 (Alliance 2000 with Ecology) def. Michael Portillo (New Democratic)

2007-2008: Paul Foot (Alliance 2000: Labour & Ecology)
2008-2015: Nicholas Soames (New Democratic)
2008 (Coalition with Country) def. Paul Foot (Alliance 2000: Labour & Ecology), Zac Goldsmith (Country)
2010 EU Referendum STAY 51%, LEAVE 49%
2013 (Minority) def. Dave Miliband (Labour), Peter Bone (People's Choice), Caroline Lucas (Ecology-Country Alliance)

2015-2020: Arabella Churchill (United Greens)
2015 (Alliance Nova with Labour) def. Geoff Norcott (People's Choice), Donald Cameron (New Democratic)
 
i present one of my silliest lists, which was accomplished with a little advice from @Thande and @Comisario

Churchill Dynasty

1940-1950: Winston Churchill Sr. (Conservative)
1940 Formation of War Government with Labour, Liberal Nationals, Liberals and National Labour
1945 (National Government with Liberals and Liberal Nationals) def. Clement Attlee (Labour), Archibald Sinclair (Liberal), C.A. Smith (Common Wealth)

1950-1959: Nye Bevan (Labour)
1950 (Majority) def. Winston Churchill (Conservative), Archibald Sinclair (Liberal)
1955 (Majority) def. Anthony Eden (Conservative-Liberal Alliance), Honor Balfour (Radical)

1959-1964: Esmond Romilly (Labour)
1960 (Coalition with Radicals) def. Quintin Hogg (New Democratic), Honor Balfour (Radical)
1964-1970: Randolph Churchill (New Democratic)
1964 (Majority) def. Esmond Romilly (Labour)
1967 (Majority) def. Michael Foot (Labour)

1970-1972: Duncan Sandys (New Democratic majority)
1972-1977: Denis Healey (Labour)
1972 (Majority) def. Duncan Sandys (New Democratic)
1977-1987: Piers Dixon (New Democratic)
1977 (Majority) def. Denis Healey (Labour)
1982 (Majority) def. Roy Jenkins (Labour)
1984 (Majority) def. David Owen (Labour)

1987-1994: Winston Churchill Jr. (New Democratic)
1989 (Majority) def. David Owen (Labour), Jonathan Tyler (Ecology)
1994-2007: Julia Romilly (Labour)
1994 (Coalition with Ecology) def. Winston Churchill Jr. (New Democratic), Sara Parkin (Ecology)
1999 (Alliance 2000 with Ecology) def. Winston Churchill Jr. (New Democratic)
2000 Electoral Reform Referendum YES 53%, NO 47%
2003 (Alliance 2000 with Ecology) def. Michael Portillo (New Democratic)

2007-2008: Paul Foot (Alliance 2000: Labour & Ecology)
2008-2015: Nicholas Soames (New Democratic)
2008 (Coalition with Country) def. Paul Foot (Alliance 2000: Labour & Ecology), Zac Goldsmith (Country)
2010 EU Referendum STAY 51%, LEAVE 49%
2013 (Minority) def. Dave Miliband (Labour), Peter Bone (People's Choice), Caroline Lucas (Ecology-Country Alliance)

2015-2020: Arabella Churchill (United Greens)
2015 (Alliance Nova with Labour) def. Geoff Norcott (People's Choice), Donald Cameron (New Democratic)
I didn't know you were going to use Alliance 2000 :D
 
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