Inauguration of the First Philippine Assembly historical marker (Q50385359)
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NHCP historical marker for the inauguration of the first Philippine Assembly
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Inauguration of the First Philippine Assembly historical marker |
NHCP historical marker for the inauguration of the first Philippine Assembly |
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1940
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Inauguration of the First Philippine Assembly historical marker (corrected).jpg
2,500 × 2,726; 1.4 MB
2,500 × 2,726; 1.4 MB
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Inauguration of the First Philippine Assembly (English)
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14°36'19.12"N, 120°58'53.98"E
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Philippines Historical Committee
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925 Doroteo Jose Street cor. Rizal Avenue (English)
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The historical marker is located on a marble mounting to the right of the main hotel entrance. (English)
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The First Philippine Assembly was inaugurated here on October 16, 1907, by United States Secretary of War William Howard Taft in the presence of thousands of people, including Governor General James F. Smith, members of the Philippine Commission, Justices of the Supreme Court, representatives of foreign governments, officers of the United States Army and Navy, ecclesiastical dignitaries, and ranking officials of the insular, provincial, and municipal governments. Of the 80 duly elected delegates, 79 were present. The first Filipino bishop of Nueva Caceres, the Right Reverend Jorge Barlin, pronounced the invocation. (English)
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Inauguration of the First Philippine Assembly historical marker
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