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Aguinaldo

American  
[ah-gee-nahl-daw] / ˌɑ giˈnɑl dɔ /

noun

  1. Emilio 1869–1964, Filipino leader during the Spanish-American war: opposed to U.S. occupation.


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The Philippine-American War, as it became known, proved far bloodier than its precursor, especially once Aguinaldo turned to guerrilla tactics.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 5, 2025

Outside Camp Aguinaldo, where Austin met Galvez, several dozen people gathered Thursday afternoon to protest the new agreement.

From Washington Post Feb. 1, 2023

Following Spain’s defeat, leaders of the independence movement like Emilio Aguinaldo had expected the United States to allow them to rule themselves.

From Textbooks Dec. 14, 2022

Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. speaks during a change of command ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, August 8, 2022.

From Reuters Aug. 22, 2022

Their ideas had advanced considerably since their rudimentary organization in the Province of Cavite, as can be gathered from the improved style of the various proclamations and decrees published by Aguinaldo.

From The Inhabitants of the Philippines by Sawyer, Frederic H.

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