jul 1, 1899 - Phillipines

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1899 The United States refuses to recognize the new republic in the Philippines. Wanting Wake Island for a cable link to the Philippines, the US claims the island. War erupts as two US privates fire upon and kill three Filiopino soldiers on the outskirts of Manila.

1901 May 23 The US military captures the Filipino independence leader, Emilio Aguinaldo, at his headquarters in the northeast of Luzon Island.

1901 Sep 28 A surprise attack by anti-US forces on Samar Island in the Philippines kills 48 US soldiers.

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