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Marcos resigns and flees Philippines capital in upheaval
Ferdinand Marcos resigns as president after four days of turmoil sparked by a people power revolt and U.S. pressure. Corazon Aquino is proclaimed president in rival ceremonies as thousands celebrate in Manila. Marcos leaves via Clark Air Base with talks about safe passage and no immediate destination announced.
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Manila
Philippines
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Cory
Corazon Aquino
Marcos
U.S. Air Force
Clark Air Base
U.S
Washington
George Shultz
United States
Far East
Reagan
Aquino
Philippine
DZRH
Romulo Fontanilla
Juan Ponce Enrile
Enrile
Salvador H. Laurel
NBC
Laurel
Fidel Ramos
Norberto Santiago
Alex Gaw
Santiago
Roland Patuggalan
Ramos
Malacanang Palace