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Philippines becomes a free commonwealth...

Item # 583318
November 15, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, November 15, 1935 

* Philippines becomes a free commonwealth
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR


This 22 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "FILIPINO PEOPLE GIVEN SELF RULE"
"Manuel Quezon Takes Oath as First President of Islands"
. This tells of President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaiming the Philippines a free commonwealth.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.