Talk:Independence Day (Philippines)
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[edit] Will the real Independence Day stand up??
Let me see if I understand this correctly. The Philippines declared independence from Spain in 1898 only to become an American colony a few years later. In 1946, the Philippines achieved independence once again...........and is still its own country. Yet, the true independence day (from USA), is called "Friendship Day" instead. Why is this a lovely thing to the Pilipinos? Are they that eager to make America happy? I commend Filipinos for calling those (Filipinos) who fought against American occupation of their land freedom fighters much to the consternation of the US government. Why won't the gov't simply revert the Independence Day to what it was before? At least it was more accurate. FYI, I'm an American who votes Republican and is basically conservative. I see no contradiction between this and what I wrote.
Jlujan69 23:59, 12 June 2006 (UTC)
- The United States declared its independence on July 4, 1776, but Great Britain gave it to them on September 3, 1783. On other words, if we'll apply what you said, the U.S. would have to celebrate their Independence Day on September 3. (lol) --Howard the Duck 02:49, 4 September 2006 (UTC)
