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   July 4, 1946. At a temporary grandstand erected in front of the Rizal Monument, the ceremonies marking the Independence of the Philippines take place. Paul V. McNutt lowers the American flag for the last time as President Manuel Roxas raises the Philippine flag to wave alone for the first time since the Filipino-American War.

   source: personal collection

   Happy Independence Day, America. Happy Independence Day (?), Philippines.
   

    

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My name is Justin & I live in a constant state of cultural dissonance. I was born, raised, & educated in LA; spent a semester "studying" in Singapore; and recently completed a Princeton in Asia fellowship in Manila. I'm still in the process of figuring out my next destination.

Contact me at zenemij [at] ucla [dot] edu.

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