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.
Bataan Coup Won
Philippines
MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964
Bataan, Battle of, Philippines, 1942
General MacArthur is the image applied to the battle in Bataan but there is further fighting to occur.
The New York Times
C. Brooks Peters
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
January 26, 1942, pg. 1
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MacArthur defeats Japanese forces in Bataan yet continued fighting is expected.
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.
Fear of Japanese felt by Filipinos
World War, 1939-1945
Maps
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Japan
Public opinion -- Philippines
Includes a map of the Philippines and Japanese conquest of Asia.
The New York Times
H. Ford Wilkins
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
November 24, 1940
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Fear of Japanese Felt by Filipinos
Filipino Answers Russian
Philippines
This article serves as a response to Russian acusations that the Philippines stands as a puppet government for the United States. A Philippine Foreign Office spokesman refuted such claims during the beginning years of the Cold War.
The New York Times
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
June 8, 1947
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The Philippines deny role as puppet government for the United States
Filipino Survivors Tell of Slaughter
Philippines
Bataan Death March, Philippines, 1942
This article reveals the devastations of the Bataan Death March from the Filipino perspective. Survivors testify in trial against General Homma, leader of the Japanese forces and responsible for the death of those on the march.
The New York Times
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
January 11, 1946
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Filipino Bataan Death March survivors testify about their experience.
Filipino Workers Launch 'Bomber for Bataan' Fund
Philippines
Fund raising
Bataan, Battle of, Philippines, 1942
Filipino-Americans raise funds to purchase a bomber for the US Military that will participate in the Pacific Theater
The New York Times
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
March 15, 1942, pg. 35
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Filipinos raised funds for a bomber that will be donated to the Pacific Fleet
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.
Filipinos Still Divided on Freedom
Bataan, Battle of, Philippines, 1942
Quezon, Manuel Luis, 1878-1944
Debate over Filipinos independence and the opinion of individuals in the Philippines
The New York Times
H. Ford Wilkins
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C and Mabel L. Criss Library
January 28, 1940
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Filipinos still Divided on Freedom
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.