U.S. Military Relationship with the Philippines
Filipinos have fought alongside U.S. troops since the occupation of the Philippines in 1898. Christopher Capozzola gave the history of this… read more
Filipinos have fought alongside U.S. troops since the occupation of the Philippines in 1898. Christopher Capozzola gave the history of this partnership and described the importance of a Pacific base for U.S. military expansion into Asia. He is the author of the book Bound by War: How the United States and the Philippines Built America’s First Pacific Century. This program was hosted by the Wilson Center and the National History Center, who also provided the video. close
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- Christian F. Ostermann Director Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars->History and Public Policy Program
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