Why Should Americans Care?

TOPIC: WHY SHOULD AMERICANS CARE? Excerpts from interviewees discussing why this chapter in American history is important for all Americans to know. Excerpts from: Colleen Woods (00:58) Antonio Taguba (01:44) Jonathan Melegrito (01:29) Pamela Taretecan (00:14) Pattie...

Tydings-McDuffie Act

TOPIC: TYDINGS-MCDUFFIE ACT Excerpts from interviewees discussing the Tydings-McDuffie Act (also known as the Philippine Independence Act) and its impact on the people of both nations. Excerpts from: Celestino Almeda (00:30) Related Topics Filipino Soldiers in USAFFE,...

The Struggle for Benefits

TOPIC: THE STRUGGLE FOR BENEFITS Excerpts from interviewees discussing the decades long struggle for benefits by and for Filipino and Filipino American veterans. Excerpts from: Antonio Taguba (02:12) Marie Blanco (01:15) Ben De Guzman (01:09) Antonio Taguba (00:59)...

Spanish-American War

Topic: Spanish-American War Excerpts from interviewees discussing the Spanish-American War and the colonization of the Philippines. Excerpts from: Celestino Almeda (00:48) Chris Capozzola (01:31) Colleen Woods (00:48) Related Topics Philippine Scouts,  U.S. Annexing...

Rescission Act of 1946

TOPIC: RESCISSION ACT OF 1946 Excerpts from interviewees discussing the Rescission Act of 1946 and how it stripped most Filipino veterans of their rightful benefits. Excerpts from: Sonny Izon (00:48) Chris Capozzola (00:23) Ben De Guzman (01:05) Related Topics...