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New Lull Marks Battle of Bataan
Japanese forces in the Philippines begin to drop pamphlets to persuade Filipinos to join their forces and abandon the United States.
Philippine Editor: Before Bataan and After
A book review of Before Bataan and After, by Frederic S. Marquardt. Marquardt was a Filipino who survived Bataan and describes the scene of battle and the role of America's interests in country.
Philippines Lost
The article that describes the loss of the Philippines to Japan and the surrender of arms and soldiers by the United States
President Urges a Free Philippines
President Roosevelt requests independence for the Philippines immediately during World War II
Quezon Presents Boat to our Navy
The Philippine president presented the United States with a boat to symbolize their unity in their fight against the Japanese
Quezon Says Ideal is set for World
Death of Filipinos during the Battle of Bataan was for the fight for freedom.
Return to Manila
General MacArthur formally returns civilian power over to President Osmena before official independence is granted several months into the future.
Saga of Juan, Filipino Guerrilla
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…
Text of Roosevelt Talk
President Roosevelt addresses the efforts made by Filipino forces in Bataan
The Filipino Ponders
Includes a detailed description of the physical appearance of Filipinos, and discusses why Filipinos would desire independence or a continued relationship with the United States in the wake of Japanese militarization in Asia.