They were fighting for the freedom of the Philippines. their home and an American territory at the time. They sacrificed everything to see that the Philippines would not fall easily to the overwhelming invading forces. Their dogged defense bought valuable time for America. and tied down enemy troops. And how did we repay them? America broke its word. Safe. and under pressure from the new Government of the Philippines. it turned its back on those brave veterans. revoking the authority of our officials in the Philippines to accept naturalization requests. For 46 years. Filipino veterans have sought redress in the courts.
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