This is an unquestionable fact that the United States is a world power.

But in the eyes of American cousins ​​and Europeans, Americans are uneducated "landbusters".

As an old guy who has been immersed in the field of cultural publishing for half his life, although Grammo was very unhappy about this, he could not refute it.

Because this is also a fact, there are countless examples that can be proved.

The Nobel Prize in Literature began to be awarded in 1901. The United States became almost the world's number one industrial power at the same time, but it was not until 30 years later, in 1930 that someone in the United States won the award. Before that, almost all the winners were Europeans. There was only one exception, that person was Tagore of India.

However, with the end of World War II, the United States, with unparalleled economic strength, is reversing its image as a "landbuster" in the past. The prosperity of Hollywood and the expansion of the entertainment industry are typical external manifestations.

Granmor didn't know why Evan suddenly wanted to set up a special science fiction award, but he just thought about it and agreed to Evan's request. Because, no matter how you look at it, setting up an award is a favorable task.

Just like the name of cultural desert, there were very few awards about literature in the American cultural circle at this time. There was only one Pulitzer Novel Award in terms of literary awards, which was established by news tycoon Joseph Pulitzer with a prize of 10,000 US dollars, and began in 1917. The National Book Award and National Book Reviewer Award, which had a huge influence in later generations, had not yet been "born". The former would not be until 1950, and the latter would have to wait until 1974.

As for the fantasy novel field that Evan focuses on, although there are many readers, there are no special awards at this time. The three major fantasy awards that Evan knows - the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Trajectory Award, will not appear after the 1950s.

Because it is a blank field, it is not difficult to set up. The only thing that requires some thought is how to expand its popularity.

Visibility means influence.

That's why Granmo suggested that Evan should be set up together with other publishers.

Because this can expand the influence of the award - Nebula Award as quickly as possible.

That's right, the name of the science fiction novel award in this plan was determined to be the "Nebula Award".

Needless to say, the nomination comes from Evan.

Granmo, who was instructed by Evan, quickly took action and called his colleagues one by one.

Granmore's proposal was responded to by many people.

Not long after, Granmo replied that the Nebula Awards would be released before 1950.

...

New York, Thomas Dewey's campaign office.

As November gets closer, Dewey's campaign team faces more and more daily affairs, including voter reception, policy answers, itinerary arrangements, data analysis, speech writing, etc., which puts the entire team in greater pressure.

However, inspired by the ambitious goal of entering the White House, the team members showed excellent endurance. Even if they didn't go to bed almost in the early morning the day before, they could devote themselves to their new work the next day.

However, unlike these people's passion, Thomas Dewey and Earl Warren, as candidates, showed a completely opposite state when they were discussing matters in the conference room.

They were worried, frowning, cigarettes followed by smoke in the conference room.

Twenty days ago, Earl Warren was reminded by his son Evan. A few days later, the team began to make some changes accordingly, but except for the two candidates, there were only a few core campaign managers and policy advisers who were really familiar with it.

However, at this time, the Dewey team could not do much. Less than a month after the election, the originally set policies were already determined and could not be changed. All they could do was to go to a few more swing states and consolidate their territory while following the steps, hoping for an ideal result.

Today is October 25th. The latest polls obtained through multiple channels have just been released and are placed in front of Thomas Dewey's core team.

With only seven days left before the official election day, November 2, this private survey can basically represent the final result.

The expressions of Dewey and others can be explained that the results seem to be extremely unfavorable to them.

Everyone in the conference room did not say a word, and they could almost hear the breathing of everyone in peace.

After a long silence, Thomas Dewey put out the cigarette and said in a deep voice: "What do you think about this investigation report?"

The first one to talk to his campaign manager: "Sir, this report is completely different from the data given by several major mainstream survey agencies."

"Of course, the reason for the difference is that the investigation methods adopted are different."

"The responses to different survey methods are naturally different. The problem is that we cannot tell which method is closer to the real voter's opinion."

The campaign manager's statement made Earl Warren a little unhappy. Everyone present knew that the method adopted by this report came from him. However, the campaign manager's words vaguely denied the report.

However, at this moment, Earl did not rush to speak. He wanted to hear what the campaign manager wanted to say.

Maybe he just had a little fantasy because the conclusion given by this report was really too depressing.

In this report, Dewey's approval rating was nearly 10% behind Truman, which is exactly the opposite of the mainstream report.

"So, my opinion is, in the next time, we will do whatever we should do, just as there is no such report."

Ostrich-like response.

Earl Warren shook his head secretly. He observed Dewey's expression, curious about how his partner would decide.

Should I accept the facts in front of me? Or should I seize the time and try another shot?

No matter how Dewey chooses, Earl can accept it.

Because Earl is the one who most agrees with the accuracy and authenticity of the report among everyone on the scene, he has no expectations for the position of Vice President.

Low expectations, naturally easy to satisfy.

After the campaign manager, several policy advisers expressed their opinions in turn. Some, like the campaign manager, suggested that Dewey didn’t have to care. Some thought the report had some reference significance, but when Dewey asked how to turn the situation around, he could not give feasible countermeasures.

Dewey heard a lot of nonsense and was very disappointed and ended the closed-door meeting in a hurry.

Everyone left one after another, only Earl was left.

"Warren, you didn't say anything just now."

"Because, there is nothing to say."

"I'm sorry...about the attitude of the manager."

"It's okay...I'm very tired, I'm ready to go and have a rest."

"You can do it yourself."

"Well... I'll give you a piece of advice."

"Please say..."
Chapter completed!