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THE SONG OF THE MA-NONG'S
The Challenge: A new national hero
The commonwealh of the Philippines was governed on the structure of outmoded strategies of former colonial governments. New goals included the development of an independent military force, was widely scattered and inadequate. The United States government in principal, provided token support until the threat of war surfaced. The recruiting and funding of the Philippine Scouts was under the jurisdiction of the United States, resulted in the establishment and foundation of The Philippine Army.
President Delano Roosevelt of the United States, commissioned General Douglas MacArthur, to become the mentor of the infant military force. The appointment was withdrawn, caused by internal colonial American petty political dissention and jealousies. MacArthur retired from American military service, to accept the Baton of Field Marshall, of the Philippines, by an Act of the commonwealth government to retain the General
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American Legion Visit 6/16/1944
American Legion National Commander, Mr. Warren Atherton visits with MG J.C. Persons, CO 31st Div, of Cape Sudest as they chat with Colonel Robert H. Offley, CO 1st Filipino Inf Regt, at Oro Bay, New Guinea
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