Key Figures
Emilio Aguinaldo
Aguinaldo was the Philippines' revolutionary leader. He also declared
the independence of the Philippines' which was on June 12th. Aguinaldo
was also responsible for establishing an organization which is called Veterans
of the Revolution while running for presidency in 1935.
Albert J. Beveridge
This gentleman is known as one great imperialists. He served as an advocate
of the United States imperialism overseas. He strongly believed that the Philippines
was a territory that belonged to the United States. He served as a supporter of the
annexation of the Philippines and campaigned for the construction of a new navy as well.
Artemio Ricarte
Ricarte was labeled as the Father of the Philippine War. In fact, the second stage of
the war was planned by Ricarte and other important figures. When all else failed he
was the figure who picked up the pieces and put them back together in a different way.
He fought hard for the Philippines.