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The Philippine Republic
This article describes the day the Philippines gained their independence from the United States. The author describes the Filipino's difficult road to freedom and the devastation of World War II on the physical landscape of the new nation.
The flag must 'stay put'
Illustration shows George F. Hoar, Carl Schurz, David B. Hill, and former Massachusetts Governor George S. Boutwell, anti-expansionists, placing their "Anti-Expansion Speech" at the feet of a huge American soldier holding a rifle and the American…
The Filipinos: Their Aims, Aspirations, Accomplishments
This article describes the Filipino after the close of World War II. Written by Gen. Wainwright, this book review of General Carlos P. Romulo's second book reveals an American general's perspective of a leader from the Philippines and the noble…
Protest Watsonville Riots
Article depicting race riots in California.
New Era Opening in the Philippines
This article encourages American businesses to invest in the Philippines as they grow as a new nation. The increase in foreign investment with provide the Philippines with the economic support needed to rebuild their nation after the devastations of…
How we can win, but still lose in the orient
This article was written by Resident Commissioner Colonel Carlos P. Romulo describing the state of other areas of the orient after the war if the United States wins.
Freedom, Little Else, for the Philippines
Before official independence was granted to the Philippines, World War II had devastated the island and leaving its inhabitants in a difficult position to rehabilitate their nation. This article describes US efforts to aid the new nation of the…