88. 1935 Commonwealth of the Philippines Inaguration Memorabilia

Inauguration Ticket Card Seat No. (Obverse)

On November 15, 1935, the Commonwealth of the Philippines was inaugurated with Manuel L. Quezon and Sergio Osmena Sr. as president and vice president, respectively.

The Commonwealth was envisioned under the Philippine Independence Act, popularly known as the Tydings-McDuffie Act, as a 10-year transitional government in preparation for full Philippine independence.

The establishment of the Commonwealth Government for the Filipino people was a realization of their efforts to govern themselves and chart their own destiny as a people. For the first time in Philippine history, a Filipino occupied Malacanang, the seat of power in the country.

Quezon, who overwhelmingly won over his two rivals -- General Emilio Aguinaldo and Bishop Gregorio Aglipay -- had a sobering admonition to his people. He said "... we have taken one more step forward in our onward march to the realization of our national ideal ... In this solemn moment, let there be no exultation of victory. Let it be the moment of consecration."

The Commonwealth, which had its own Constitution, featured a very strong executive, a unicameral National Assembly, and a Supreme Court, composed entirely of Filipinos for the first time since 1901, although foreign policy and military affairs would be under the responsibility of the United States, and certain legislation required the approval of the American president.

The United States recognized Philippine independence on July 4, 1946, as scheduled.

Source:  The Kahimyang Project by Primo Esteria

Inauguration Ticket Card Seat No. (Reverse)

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The caption at the back of the photo.  NEW EXECUTIVES OF THE PHILIPPINE COMMONWEALTH
Manila, The Philippines - A fine posed picture of the First Executive of the newly-created Commonwealth of the Philippines.  They are (Left) President Manuel L. Quezon and (Right) Vice President Sergio Osmena.  Taken by Examiner News.

Official Program of the Inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Induction into the office of Manuel L Quezon First President of the Philippines and Sergio Osmena First Vice President of the Philippines.  Friday, November 15, 1935, at the Legislative Building, Manila.

The inauguration medal was given to VIPs during the celebration. Minted by Crispulo Zamora

Commemorative Inauguration souvenir medal compliments of Compania Maritima Manila.

 The invitation was given to Guillermo Crisostomo to attend and participate in the
Inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines

 

Inauguration Medal of Manuel Luis Quezon as President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines

Inauguration Pin of Manuel Luis Quezon

Philippine Coins were issued to commemorate the Inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
50 Centavos Murphy-Quezon, 1 Peso Murphy-Quezon and 1 Peso Roosevelt- Quezon.

Official Aide Ribbon during the Inauguration

The caption at the back of the photo.  AS QUEZON BECAME THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

Souvenir pins and fobs to commemorate the Inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.

Souvenir postcard during the Inauguration   (Obverse)

Souvenir postcard during the Inauguration, postmarked Nov. 15, 1935 (Reverse)

 

Political campaign buttons when Quezon run for President of the  Commonwealth of the Philippines in 1935.