1947 PHILIPPINE HISTORY & INDEPENDENCE “ THE PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC “ PRESIDENT QUEZON FILM 85874

Love our channel? Help us save and post more orphaned films! Support us on Patreon: Even a really tiny contribution can make a difference. This black & white educational film is about the newly independent Philippines. This was made circa 1947. Opening: The March of Time - Forum Edition - The Philippine Republic (:07-:35). A map of the Philippines. Devastation after WW2. The people start to rebuild after the war. July 4, 1946, Independence Day in the Philippines. People in a marketplace. Women work and children sit atop a water buffalo. General Emilo Aguinaldo, after fighting with the U.S. against Spain, was captured by the U.S. military in 1901 and declared allegiance to the United States. He didn’t like the presence of American troops on the islands. People celebrate, have a parade. Cars drive (:36-2:37). Manuel Quezon speaks. He secured a commonwealth status for his country. A parade. Quezon was elected the President of the new commonwealth. Daily life in the Phil