Historical Events tagged with "historical proclamation"
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Politics & Government
Philippines Proclaimed Independent from Spain
June 12th, 1898 126 years ago
General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed Philippine independence in Kawit, Cavite, signaling the end of Spanish colonial rule. This declaration was made after significant military victories by Filipino revolutionaries during the Philippine Revolution, driven by a desire for self-governance and freedom from colonial oppression. The event featured the first unfurling of the Philippine flag, designed by Aguinaldo himself, and the playing of the national anthem, marking a new chapter in the nation’s history and identity.
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