Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
September 19, 1947
The new United States Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of the Philippines, Emmet O'Neal arrived in Manila on September 19, 1947.
He was accompanied by his wife Glessie and their daughters, Lydia Wright and Mary Hamilton. They sailed from San Francisco on August 22, 1947 aboard the S.S. President Monroe.
United States President Harry Truman nominated him for the position on May 23, 1947 with the U.S. Senate concurring and giving a unanimous confirmation to the appointment on June 10. He took the oath of office ten days later, on June 20.
Emmet O'Neal became the second American Ambassador to the Philippines, succeeding Paul V. McNutt.
On the day of his arrival in Manila, he paid a courtesy visit to Vice-President and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Elpidio Quirino at Malacañang.
On September 22, 1947, he presented his letter of credence to President Manuel Roxas. The president and his wife honored Ambassador and Mrs. O'Neal with a state dinner and a reception and ball the following evening.
He served six successive terms in Congress and helped secure financial aid for the Philippines. President Manuel L. Quezon gave him a personal gratitude and commendation for his efforts.
Emmet O'Neal served as ambassador to the Philippines from September 22, 1947 to April 28, 1948. He later was part of the Corregidor-Bataan Memorial Commission and eventually became the chairman for the commission.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
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