Post-WWII - 1946, Philippine Islands: Philippine’s Independence Proclaimed, 04Jul46

Post-WWII - 1946, Philippine Islands: Philippine’s Independence Proclaimed, 04Jul46 Marching USA military units up street lined w/ military & civilians; fence holding back crowd. Jeeps, army trucks, artillery; large fly-over of planes. Floats & marching units of Filipinos. 00:54:36 Manuel Roxas at podium; taking oath of office as Ambassador Paul McNutt watches. 00:54:46 General Douglas MacArthur: “48 years ago, the mantel of American sovereignty fell over this land & this people. It was the beneficent sovereignty of a liberator, pledged to be withdrawn as soon as the well-being of the people would safely permit. America never wavered in that purpose. America today redeems that pledge. This land & this people that I have known so long and loved so well. Post-WW2; Freedom; Colonialism;