The Democratic Party And Philippine Independence

By Moorfield Storey

Book Overview

The book ""The Democratic Party And Philippine Independence"" by Moorfield Storey is a historical account of the role played by the Democratic Party in the Philippines' quest for independence from the United States. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political and social factors that led to the establishment of the Philippine Commonwealth and the eventual granting of independence to the country in 1946.Storey, a prominent lawyer and civil rights advocate, was an active member of the Democratic Party during the early 20th century. In this book, he examines the party's policies and actions towards the Philippines, particularly during the administrations of Woodrow Wilson and Franklin D. Roosevelt.The book highlights the tensions and contradictions within the Democratic Party's approach to the Philippines, which was torn between its commitment to American imperialism and its support for self-determination and democracy. Storey also examines the role of Filipino leaders and activists in the independence movement, and the challenges they faced in their struggle against colonialism and oppression.Through extensive research and analysis, Storey provides a nuanced and insightful account of the complex historical forces that shaped the Philippines' struggle for independence, and the role played by the Democratic Party in this process. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of US imperialism, Philippine history, and the struggle for self-determination and democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430473576
• ISBN13: 9781430473572
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"