How much of "Plot Against America" by Philip Roth is historically accurate?

Question

I've read the novel but know very little about American history, although I could tell that by the end of the book it was vastly different from the "facts". Where can we see the differences in events and the opinions of the historical figures of the novel?

Answer 1

The major politcal characters are based on real people (Lindbergh, Roosevelt, Hitler, Winchell), but most of the events of the story are fictional.
The early part of the story was mostly true. Roosevelt supported American involvement in WWII before the 1940 election. Lindbergh was vocally opposed to American involvement. But he did not run for president.
So everything that happens from the Republican convention is fictional. The real Republican candidate was Wendell Willkie. Lindbergh was not even nominated. Roosevelt easily defeated Willkie. All of the policies created by the Lindbergh administration are fictional. The deaths of Winchell and Lindbergh were fictional too - they both lived into the 1970's.

Answer 2

So like if I mentioned that several 'missing links' that are still taught in text books have been discovered to be wrong I shouldn't be given a thumbs down? Or mentioning the several other faults and flaws with the evolution issue I shouldn't be discredited for it, especially when I list my arguments for it with logical reasoning? I agree, if I make a very stupid statement with no basis whatsoever I should be thumbs-downed (with explanation as to where I went wrong aslo) instead of merely being insulted, saying I need to learn science because I don't even know what I'm talking about. In other words, they're smart, I'm dumb, how dare I question science/evolution?