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MACARTHUR "I HAVE RETURNED" FLYER AND PHILIPPINES

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
MACARTHUR  I HAVE RETURNED  FLYER AND PHILIPPINES
MACARTHUR "I HAVE RETURNED" FLYER AND PHILIPPINES EPHEMERA
Lot of four items related to the liberation of the Philippines by American forces. Includes: printed flyer, 1p. 4to., a copy of Douglas MacArthur's types signed document to: "THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES" declaring: "I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God our forces stand again on Philippine soil...The hour of your redemption is here...Rally to me..."; two similar flyers each 1p. 4to., issued in the field by Philippine President Sergio Osmena telling citizens that Allied forces are advancing and that the people must now carry the fight to the enemy; and a Jan. 1, 1945 edition of "Free Philippines" showing MacArthur's landing on the cover with his famous quote, 34pp. 4to., a heavily-illustrated pro-American victory issue with messages from MacArthur, Osmena, F.D.R., and Carlos Romulo. Chip to back cover.