Filipinos Protesting Legislation Amending Grant of Independence
Philippines
United States
This article describes Filipino opposition to American presence in the Philippines following the island's independence. The current legislation allows the United States government the right to retain property after the independence date. Filipino leaders disagree with such allowance and calls it "a policy of commercial exploitation."
The New York Times
H. Ford Wilkins
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
April 17, 1946
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Filipino's disagree with US government retainment of property after independence is granted.
Manuel Quezon, Filipino and Patriot
Quezon, Manuel Luis, 1878-1944
Philippines
Newspapers--Sections, columns, etc.--Reviews
This is a book review and character review of Manuel Quezon and his book <em>The Good Fight. </em>President Quezon is portrayed as the ideal Filipino throughout the war and now represents the future of his nation.
The New York Times
Foster Hailey
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
June 2, 1946
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Quezon is depicted as the ideal Filipino to lead the new nation of the Philippines
Truman Promises Aid to Philippines
Philippines
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
This post-war account of the United States and Philippines relationship describes a commitment from President Truman to aid the Philippines in rebuilding their war-torn nation.
The New York Times
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
July 4, 1946
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Truman promises aid to the war-torn Philippines
Saga of Juan, Filipino Guerrilla
Guerrilla warfare
Philippines
This article glorifies the Filipino guerrilla for his efforts throughout the battles in the Philippines. Filipino forces exhibit greater unity under the direction of MacArthur and constantly tried to get information to the United States about Japanese force movements.
The New York Times
Brig. Gen. Carlos P. Romulo
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
January 28, 1945, pg. SM5
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The Filipino story during the battles in the Philippines
Filipinos Uneasy on Independence
Philippines
This describes the Filipino arguments either for or against independence. The devastation of the Pacific War on the environment of the Philippines leaves this potentially new nation increasingly vulnerable so some political leaders begin to question whether independence is appropriate at this point in time.
The New York Times
Robert Trumbull
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
December 30, 1945, pg. 9
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Filipinos decide whether or not independence is appropriate in post-war state.
The Philippines Await their D-Day
Philippines
This article is from the perspective of a Filipino general and describes the sacrifices made by Filipino forces since the surrender of American soldiers in 1942. General Romulo argues the Filipino's effort awaits the arrival of more American forces in order to defeat the Japanese forces.
The New York Times
Brig. Gen. Carlos P. Romulo
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
October 22, 1944
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General Romulo describes the Pacific Fleet making their way to the Philippines as he awaits their official arrival to the island.
The Killer of Bataan
Philippines
Yamashita, Tomobumi, 1885-1946
Homma, Masaharu, 1887-1946
This article describes the Japanese official responsible for the Bataan Death March. General Tomoyuki Yamashita took over command from Lieutenant General Homma and is presumed to be responsible for the attack on Bataan and the death march that followed.
The New York Times
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
November 9, 1944, pg. 26
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Japanese general returns to Bataan to fight, once again, against MacArthur.
MacArthur of the Philippines
The Philippines
MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964
World War, 1939-1945
This article is a specific report on General MacArthur's actions throughout the war on the Pacific. MacArthur's intentions are described as patriotic and inspiration for both American and Filipino forces throughout the Philippines.
The New York Times
Frank L. Kluckhohn
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
October 29, 1944, pg. SM8
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MacArthur's journey back to the Philippines
Bataan Torturers Trapped on Leyte
Philippines
World War, 1939-1945
MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964
This article describes MacArthur's determination to revenge American forces and Filipino guerrilla's who died and fought during the Battle of Bataan in the spring of 1942. MacArthur targeted the Japanese soldiers who were responsible for the deaths of soldiers in Bataan.
The New York Times
William B. Dickinson
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
October 21, 1944, pg. 3
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MacArthur targets Bataan soldiers to revenge the fall of Filipino and American soldiers.
50,000 Taken Prisoner
Philippines
World War, 1939-1945
Bataan Death March, Philippines, 1942
This serves as an official casualty report of those who died in Bataan both American and Filipino, male and female. This report was provided in 1944 so information of those who were killed before and after the surrender of Bataan forces did not come until several years after the events.
The New York Times
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
January 30, 1944
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The statistics of the Battle of Bataan and the Bataan death march.