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Truman Promises Aid to Philippines
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.
Title Screen from "Prelude to War" of the Why We Fight series.
A still image featuring the title page from "Prelude to War" of the Why We Fight series made by Frank Capra.
Thorpe's Daughter in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
This is a clipping from the April 10, 1943 Lansing State Journal concerning Grace Thorpe's joining the WAAC in Detroit, Michigan.
This is my war too!
This is a WWII-era recruitment poster for the Women's Army Corps, declaring, "This is my war too!" as a rallying cry to mobilize and inspire women to join in the war effort. The poster features a white woman in her crisp army uniform standing against…
The Philippines Await their D-Day
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…
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 Philippine Bills
This article describes the necessity for the United States Congress to pass two bills in order to aid the Philippines in their recovery after World War II. Congress is scolded for their delay as Philippine Independence arrives fast.
The Motherland Calls
The Motherland Calls propaganda poster. a woman in red looks at the viewer with one arm outstretched, rifles behind her and paper in one hand
The Killer of Bataan
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…
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…