USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On January 1, 1899 following the meetings of a constitutional convention, Aguinaldo was proclaimed president of the Philippine Republic. Not surprisingly, the United States refused to recognize Aguinaldo’s authority and on February 4, 1899 he declared war on the U.S. forces in the islands.

Detailed explanation-2: -Emilio Aguinaldo dedicated himself to Philippine independence, leading a rebellion against Spain in 1896. In 1899 Aguinaldo became president of the first Philippine Republic, but the United States refused to recognize the new government.

Detailed explanation-3: -Feeling aggrieved, the townspeople plotted to attack the U.S. Army garrison. “The mastermind was Valeriano Abanador (LEFT, IN OLD AGE), a Letran dropout and the local chief of police; he was assisted by five locals and two guerilla officers under the command of Brig. Gen. Vicente Lukban: Capt.

Detailed explanation-4: -Emilio Aguinaldo led a revolutionary movement against the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines. He cooperated with the U.S. during the Spanish-American War but subsequently broke with the U.S. and led a guerrilla campaign against U.S. authorities during the Philippine-American War.

Detailed explanation-5: -Philippines Independence Day (1898): June 12, 2022 “During the Spanish-American War, Filipino rebels led by Emilio Aguinaldo proclaim the independence of the Philippines after 300 years of Spanish rule.