The Peace Treaty

August 1896 – Washington D.C.

The war had been won, but peace was yet to be secured.

President Matthew Hesh sat in the White House Cabinet Room, surrounded by his closest advisors. The once-booming war room, filled with military strategies and troop movements, now served as the nerve center for Amerathia's diplomatic future.

The message from Madrid lay on the table before him, officially acknowledging Spain's surrender and requesting peace negotiations.

Matthew exhaled, rubbing his temple. "It's time to end this."

Secretary of War Thomas Sinclair nodded. "They don't have a choice. We've shattered their forces, taken their colonies, and humiliated them on the world stage."

Across the table, Secretary of State Richard Alden looked over the diplomatic documents. "They're desperate to negotiate, but we shouldn't expect them to surrender everything willingly."