103. The First Philippine Republic & the United States Exhibit

The First Philippine Republic & the United States cover maps from the period 1898, when the Americans arrived in the Battle of Manila Bay and the First Philippine Republic was established, to 1907, when the First Philippine National Assembly was convened.

 A must-see for map collectors and history students, the exhibit is an interesting and educational representation of early American colonial presence in the country. On display are not only century-old maps, but also books, photographs, lithographs, war medals, flags, and other memorabilia about the Philippine-American War.

 "The exhibition was drawn from private collections and covers the formation of the First Philippine Republic in Malolos; the Battles of the Filipino-American War from the first shot near San Juan Bridge until the capture of President Emilio Aguinaldo in Palanan; the efforts of the United States to improve education, health, transportation, and governance to win the trust of Filipinos; until the organization of the Philippine Assembly (1907). 

The First Philippine Republic & the United States is presented by the Philippine Map Collectors Society in partnership with Yuchengco Museum in celebration of the Battle of Manila Bay and Philippine-American Friendship Day.

Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898  Map

The Malolos Congress

Aguinaldo's Revolutionary Money

Aguinaldo's Army Photos and Flag

Admiral George Dewey's Medals and Spanish American War Medals

Aguinaldo's Medals and the US 8th Army Medals

The Visit of Gordon Huber

Aguinaldo and his revolutionary forces

A roster of  US Volunteers in the Philippines

Map of the Philippines at the turn-of-the-century

Casualties of War Photos

Map of Central Luzon and Battle of Malolos, Bulacan photos

Battle of Laguna photos and Map of Island of Luzon

The Philippine American War

Battle for Nueva Caceres

Colorful Al Pueblo Filipino Poster

Photos and medals of the 1st Philippine Assembly.

Sources:
1. PHIMCOS 
2. http://yuchengcomuseum.org/art-exhibits/first-philippine-republic-the-united-states-1898-1907/