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Manila Celebrates First American Christmas in 1898
The Philippines capital Manila marks its first American Christmas amid occupation. American troops, especially the Eighth Army Corps, receive homelike gifts as business halts and church services fill the day. Weather is fair. music and Filipino brass and reed instruments accompany ceremonies, with grand masses at San Ignacio Cathedral and festive street performances. Soldiers foresee a hopeful return home as new American influences take root in the city.
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Philippines
Ford
Maanila
Theiselves
Eighth Army Corps
Army of Occupation
Manila
Deagon
Malulog
Ehopiins
Gemry
San Ignatius
Father McKlontn
California
Bam
Shade
Christman
Honda
Christman Eye
Corte
Pasco
Tropics
Manla
America