Klein, Sean. "Five Guys Named Moe"
Divergence: 1952 CE
What if: Dwight Eisenhower decided to remain head of NATO rather than run for president.
Summary: In 1955, President Joseph McCarthy sends five black jazzmen to Cuba to find out more Castro's secret musical weapon.
Published: Posted on-line at SciFiction Feb. 23, 2004.
Awards: Finalist: 2004 Sidewise Award for best short-form alternate history.