Lot of stereo viewing cards by Underwood, mostly photos of the Philippine American War, with a couple from the Spanish American war, and a few with American themes. These have been in my family for generations. I remember looking at these as a child, and being fascinated with the 3D effect and learning bits of history. One card is hand colorized. One features the Merrimac! Time to downsize, and the kids aren't interested.
Fast Facts: Philippine-American War
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Short Description: While the Philippine-American War temporarily gave the United States colonial control of the Philippines, it ultimately brought about the final independence of the Philippines from foreign rule.
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Key Participants: United States Army, Philippines Insurgency forces, Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo, U.S. President William McKinley, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt
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Event Start Date: February 4, 1899
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Event End Date: July 2, 1902
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Other Significant Dates: February 5, 1902, U.S. victory in the Battle of Manilla proves the turning point of the war; spring 1902, most hostilities end; July 4, 1946, Philippines independence declared
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Location: The Philippine Islands
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Casualties (Estimated): 20,000 Filipino revolutionaries and 4,200 American soldiers were killed in combat. 200,000 Filipino civilians died from disease, starvation, or violence.