NEXUM ATM: PHILIPPINES
Historical Excerpts:
1899--1901 -- Philippine Islands. U.S. forces protected American interests following the war with Spain and conquered the islands by violently defeating the Filipinos in their war for independence.
1948-54 -- Philippines: CIA directs war against leftist Huk Rebellion.
1986 -- The 21-year rule of US backed Ferdinand Marcos ended in when a widespread popular rebellion forced him into exile.
2003 -- US has sent GIs back to the Philippines...
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