
107: The Philippine-American War
History That Doesn't Suck
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What's Happening in Manila?
As peace talks begin, us leaders can't help thinking about economic and military considerations. The philippines are so close to china and all its potential trade. And the arch lago is a great place for a naval coaling station. Some americans argue, if the us doesn't hold the philippines, won't another imperial power seize them? Europe's been gobbling up the pacific of late.
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