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Philippines Set for Independence on July Fourth
Manila prepares for the formal transfer from Commonwealth to Republic of the Philippines with Manuel Roxas to take the oath as president. The U N and U S officials will witness, and a new flag will replace Old Glory.
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Manila
Philippine Islands
Jose Rizal
Manuel ¥. Moran
Philippines
Elphin Quirino
Roxas
United States
Forunlic
Islands
Spain
Philippine Assembly
Assembly
Philippine Commission
House
Senate
Frank Murphy
Commonwealth