Remembering the Past. Understanding the Present. Building the Future.
The official historical record of the 2032 Collapse and America's 25-year recovery
Welcome to the Authority Historical Archives
This archive preserves the authoritative historical record of the most significant event in modern American history: the Collapse of 2032 and the remarkable recovery that followed.
Through careful documentation, survivor testimony, and scholarly research, we preserve the truth about what happened, why it happened, and how America survived through the darkest period in our nation's history.
Our Mission
Preserve: Maintain accurate historical records for future generations
Educate: Help citizens understand our shared history
Honor: Remember the 203 million lives lost during the Collapse
Learn: Study the failures that led to catastrophe to prevent recurrence
The Collapse: A Timeline
| Period | Events | Deaths (Est.) |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2032 | Infrastructure cascade begins - power grids fail nationwide | 2.4 million |
| April-May 2032 | Urban chaos, mass migration, resource collapse | 47 million |
| June-Sept 2032 | Contamination crisis, disease outbreaks, starvation | 89 million |
| Oct 2032-Jan 2033 | Final collapse phase, population stabilization | 67 million |
| TOTAL CASUALTIES | 203 million | |
What Caused The Collapse?
The Authority Historical Commission's definitive 2035 report identified three primary factors:
1. Infrastructure Neglect (2000-2032)
Decades of underinvestment in critical infrastructure created cascading failure points. Aging power grids, water treatment systems, and communication networks reached catastrophic failure simultaneously.
2. Domestic Extremism
Coordinated attacks by domestic extremist groups targeted vulnerable infrastructure nodes, accelerating failures and preventing recovery efforts. The scale and coordination suggested years of planning.
3. Government Failure
Federal, state, and local governments proved unable to respond effectively to the crisis. Bureaucratic paralysis, resource mismanagement, and lack of coordination allowed preventable deaths to occur.
The Recovery: How We Survived
When government failed, private enterprise succeeded. Five major corporations with surviving infrastructure pooled resources to form The Authority—a unified structure capable of restoring order and protecting survivors.
Learn about America's recovery →
Key Historical Documents
- Authority Historical Commission Final Report (2035) - Definitive analysis of Collapse causes
- Survivor Testimony Archive - Firsthand accounts from those who lived through 2032
- Infrastructure Failure Analysis (2034) - Technical examination of cascade failures
- Domestic Extremist Investigation (2036) - Evidence of coordinated attacks
- Authority Formation Charter (2033) - Official establishment of governance structure
Educational Resources
The Authority Historical Archives provides comprehensive educational materials for students, educators, and citizens:
For Students
Age-appropriate materials explaining the Collapse, recovery, and lessons learned.
For Educators
Curriculum guides, lesson plans, primary sources for teaching Collapse history.
For Researchers
Comprehensive archives, source materials, historical analysis for academic research.
Remembrance & Memorial
Every year on April 7th, citizens across all 15 protected zones observe Remembrance Day—a solemn day of reflection honoring the 203 million Americans who perished during the Collapse.
IN MEMORY
203,000,000
American Lives Lost
April 2032 - January 2033
"Never Forget. Never Again."
Learn about Remembrance Day observances →