On this day, March 24, in 1934

The Tydings-McDuffie Act was approved in the United States, legally establishing Filipino independence from the US. After centuries of being colonized by Spain and then dominated by the US, this Act agreed to grant independence to the Philippines after a 10-year 'transitional period', during which the US would maintain full military control. Ironically, before the 10-years was up, WWII began and the Japanese military seized control of the Philippines. This occupation lasted for about three years before the U.S. regained control. Finally in 1946, the Filipino people were granted independence, although the US continued its military occupation into the 90's and has still managed to dominate much of the Philippine economy. AND YOU THOUGHT COLONIZATION ENDED WITH INDEPENDENCE