Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
MAY 15, 1900
Major General Arthur MacArthur became the commander of the American forces and governor-general of the Philippines replacing Major General Elwell S. Otis.
His troops fought the Filipino forces of President Emilio Aguinaldo during the Philippine-American War.
He organized his forces and increased the garrisons from 53 to 639.
In 1901, he ordered the deportation of Filipino revolutionaries to Guam which included Apolinario Mabini.
Gen. MacArthur was already a young officer during the American Civil War and earned the Medal of Honor at 18.
At the age of 19, he was a Lieutenant Colonel. After a few years, his son Douglas would also be given the Medal of Honor, making them one of only two Father-Son recipients of the award.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
Photo credit: Arlington Cemetery website
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