Post by seacloud1936 on Apr 27, 2012 9:52:14 GMT -5
Thank You for Honoring History and preserving the Memories of our WWII Fathers! I recently found a folded Letter in my Father's Journal from WWII. He passed in 2004, was a CBM on LST-615 in the USN and often shared his WWII memories with me as a young boy. One of those stories was his Service in the Philippines when Gen. MacArthur returned. Below are the Powerful words written 68 years ago by Pres. Sergio Osmena. It was obviously written by the President to rally his People to rise up and fight in support of Gen. MacArthur's return to Liberate their Nation. This original and signed Proclamation has great personal value to me. Anyone that may have more information on the Historical value, additional insight, etc., please share. The Naval Museum, WWII Carrier, USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, TX has expressed interest in obtaining the 'Proclamation' as a Museum display.
"-Office of the President of the Philippines-
Proclamation
My Beloved People:
The American Forces of liberation under the brilliant leadership of General MacArthur have destroyed the enemy army defending Leyte, established control of Mindoro, and now stand firmly on the soil of Luzon within striking distance of our Capital City. This is the answer to our prayers of many long months. The decisive hour in the Battle of the Philippines has arrived.
General MacArthur has called upon us to rally behind him and I know that every patriot, guerrilla and civilian, will heed that call so that the enemy may feel the full strength of our outraged people. Rally to his forces with your utmost so that his burden of battle may be lightened. Rise to noble heights as a liberty-loving people. Acquit yourselves with courage and honor worthy of the sacred memory of our departed heroes.
God defend our cause! God strengthen our arms! God speed the day of our deliverance!"
-Signed by 'Sergio Osmena'-President of the Philippines...
Thank You for any feedback!
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"-Office of the President of the Philippines-
Proclamation
My Beloved People:
The American Forces of liberation under the brilliant leadership of General MacArthur have destroyed the enemy army defending Leyte, established control of Mindoro, and now stand firmly on the soil of Luzon within striking distance of our Capital City. This is the answer to our prayers of many long months. The decisive hour in the Battle of the Philippines has arrived.
General MacArthur has called upon us to rally behind him and I know that every patriot, guerrilla and civilian, will heed that call so that the enemy may feel the full strength of our outraged people. Rally to his forces with your utmost so that his burden of battle may be lightened. Rise to noble heights as a liberty-loving people. Acquit yourselves with courage and honor worthy of the sacred memory of our departed heroes.
God defend our cause! God strengthen our arms! God speed the day of our deliverance!"
-Signed by 'Sergio Osmena'-President of the Philippines...
Thank You for any feedback!
trkdaddy55@yahoo.com