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US Marines in the Philippines
US Marines in the Philippines during the US-Philippines War, outside an administrative and post office building. Date: circa late 1890s
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Bottles Marines Pacific Philippine Philippines Sailors Stars Stripes Tracks Tramlines
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the late 1890s, as US Marines occupy the streets of the Philippines. The image was taken outside an administrative and post office building, a testament to the military's establishment of order and governance in the Eastern Islands of the Pacific. The Marines, dressed in their distinctive uniforms and carrying rifles, stand confidently on the cobblestone street, while sailors from the Navy, identified by their white uniforms and hats, are seen in the background. The Stars and Stripes fly proudly from the building, symbolizing the growing American influence in the region. The scene is set against the backdrop of a bustling Filipino street, with tramlines running down the middle and people going about their daily business. Water bottles and tracks suggest the presence of a military camp nearby. The photograph offers a glimpse into the complex interplay of cultures and the shifting political landscape of the late 19th century. The US-Philippines War, which began in 1899, marked the end of Spanish colonial rule and the beginning of American colonial rule in the Philippines. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the historical significance of this period and the far-reaching impact of American military presence in the Pacific.
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