Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
OCTOBER 26, 1898
Pres. William McKinley instructed the American Peace Commission to demand for the cession of the Philippines in the negotiation with their Spanish counterpart in a meeting in Paris that would officially end the Spanish-American War.
The negotiations began on October 1, 1898 and culminated in the signing of the December 10, 1898 Treaty of Paris.
Spain relinquished her sovereignty over Cuba, and placed Puerto Rico and Guam under American control. The Philippines was sold to the United States for $20 million.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved
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