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National Convention

The 2052 convention becomes an evacuation emergency as flashes and air-raid sirens follow the anthem and jet flyover.

Story so far

Paul Thurman asks Donald and Helen to attend the National Convention years in advance, and Donald reports that it will be held in Atlanta. Preparations for the 2052 gathering place fifty state flags over fifty depressions at the nuclear containment facility, with farmers’ markets and live animals.

The convention draws unprecedented crowds to lower Fulton County. A woman is expected to win the presidential nomination, and the national anthem is scheduled for noon.

The gathering spreads across fifty bowls holding state groups, people, goods, and livestock. A jet flyover coincides with the end of the anthem. Flashes appear and air-raid sirens sound over the speakers; after the blasts, volunteers guide people into tents.

Appearance

Fifty state flags stand over fifty depressions at the containment site, where markets and live animals accompany the crowds.

Role

A national political gathering at the containment site. It is now disrupted by blasts and evacuation.

Relationships

Fulton County — Lower Fulton County hosts the crowded convention.
Paul Thurman — He insists that Donald and Helen attend.
Sources — 11 recorded facts, by chapter
Chapter 14
  • The National Convention is due in a couple of years, and Thurman wants Donald and Helen there.
Chapter 16
  • Donald reports that the National Convention will be held in Atlanta.
Chapter 20
  • Preparations for the 2052 National Convention involve fifty state flags over fifty depressions at the nuclear containment facility.
  • National Convention preparations include farmers’ markets and live animals.
Chapter 22
  • The National Convention draws unprecedented crowds to lower Fulton County.
  • A woman is expected to win the presidential nomination at the convention.
  • The convention’s national anthem is scheduled for noon.
Chapter 24
  • The convention is spread across fifty bowls containing state gatherings with people, goods, and livestock.
  • A jet flyover coincides with the end of the national anthem.
  • Air-raid sirens sound over the speakers as flashes appear.
  • Volunteers guide people into tents after the blasts.
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