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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.
Filipinos Uneasy on Independence
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…
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.
Filipinos Protesting Legislation Amending Grant of Independence
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…
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…
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 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…
Return to Manila
General MacArthur formally returns civilian power over to President Osmena before official independence is granted several months into the future.
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…