:21:11
The third, or American period
of occupation...
:21:14
began with the Battle of Manila Bay...
:21:16
and will be terminated
by a grant of independence...
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July 4, 1946.
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These are the main phases of our history.
:21:26
What, then, was Spain's contribution
to the Philippines?
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Maria?
:21:31
The Spanish brought us the holy faith,
the Blessed Virgin, and the saints.
:21:36
Quite right, Maria.
The Spaniards brought us Christianity.
:21:39
And, now, what would you say
America gave the Philippines?
:21:42
- Soda pop.
- Hot dogs!
:21:43
- Movies.
- Radio.
:21:44
Baseball!
:21:48
Perhaps the first of my pupils
has a better answer.
:21:52
Senor Bello.
:21:55
America taught us that men are free,
or they are nothing.
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Since then, we have walked
with high heads among all men.
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Thank you, Senor Bello.
At first, Filipinos did not feel that way.
:22:08
They resisted the American occupation.
And then what happened? Theresa?
:22:13
- We were beaten.
- We were not.
:22:14
Americans cannot beat Filipinos.
:22:16
My brother, Ramon
licked every American in the USA...
:22:20
at 118 pounds.
:22:21
Facts, Maximo. We must stick to facts.
:22:24
I seem to recall that Ramon lost his fight
for the championship.
:22:28
We was robbed.
:22:31
Perhaps, Maximo, I should ask you
about a Filipino who was not beaten.
:22:34
What were the last words
of Gen. Del Pilar...
:22:36
to those who left him behind?
:22:42
"I am..."
:22:44
"I am surrounded by fearful odds...
:22:48
"that will overcome me
and my gallant men.
:22:52
"But I am well pleased with the thought...
:22:54
"that I die fighting for my beloved country.
:22:59
"Go you into the hills
and defend it to the death."