(A) Spanish Ambassador to Washington, D.C.
(B) a Cuban freedom fighter
(C) ** a Filipino freedom fighter
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Concept note-1: -Emilio Aguinaldo was the first of the great Filipino revolutionaries and a forerunner of the band of Asian patriots who fought in the 20th century to free their countries from colonial domination. He led the Filipino revolt against Spain in 1896, fighting with a collection of barefoot peasants.
Concept note-2: -While Aguinaldo was not a lone figure fighting for independence for the Philippines, he was the one who most prominently aligned with the US government. His role is not unlike other US alliances with figures like Ho Chi Minh who cultivated a relationship with the United States that deteriorated over time.
Concept note-3: -Led by Emilio Aguinaldo (1869-1964), the 1896 revolt carried the Filipinos to an anticipated war with Spain and an unanticipated war with the United States.
Concept note-4: -After the U.S. declared war on Spain, Aguinaldo saw a possibility that the Philippines might achieve its independence; the U.S. hoped instead that Aguinaldo would lend his troops to its effort against Spain. He returned to Manila on May 19, 1898 and declared Philippine independence on June 12.
Concept note-5: -After years of fighting for freedom, of On June 12, 1898, the Filipino people achieved their awaited freedom as General Emilio Aguinaldo declared the Philippine’s Independence from Spain.