US pioneers trusted that Iranian patriots were too inviting with communists; in this way, the United States reestablished the previous ruler's child to control.
After the United States overthrowed President Guzman of Guatemala in the mid 1950s, the new pioneer rapidly turned into a military tyrant.
It gave them the confidence to fight for their rights knowing the British would win the war if they didn't help.
If this occurred the duty of president would fall on the speaker of the House.
There was no technology at the time, making it harder to get messages across. So the transportation system was the way to go.
I believe the answer would be the “Space Race” between the U.S. and Soviet Union. :)