Generations of Americans have honorably served their country in the military. We the People celebrates Americans who have served, telling their stories, past, present, and future, because every Soldier has a story.

 

During World War II, over 250,000 Filipino Soldiers fought under the American flag to protect and defend the United States. Filipinos fought alongside and as an integral part of the U.S. Armed Forces in a dual mission to protect and defend the Philippines while also liberating and defending U.S. territories. These Soldiers served in different capacities – the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the Philippine Scouts, the guerrilla movement, and the Regular U.S. Army – all with a common mission. Together, their service was instrumental in the liberation of the Philippines and the eventual surrender of the Japanese Army in 1945.

 

Learn how their actions, along with thousands of other Army Soldiers, contributed to the Allied victory in the Pacific.

 

Register for this VIRTUAL History Talk on Dec. 18 at 12 p.m. ET

 

Register for this IN-PERSON History Talk on Dec. 18 at 12 p.m. ET