United States troops disembark at Manila, Philippines. Battleship at sea. Troops on the ship. They disembark the ship. They march with flags and guns. Cars pass on a street in the city. A traffic policeman stands amidst the street to control the traffic. Horse-carts pass on the street in Binondo, Manila. Houses and buildings along the sides of the street.
Lifestyle of Filipinos during the American period in Manila, Philippines. Horse-carts and trams (tranvía) on the street. People walk on the street. They walk over a bridge on a waterway. Houses and trees in the background. Horse-carts with luggage on the street. Vehicles crossing the Puente de España over Pasig River. Filipino school girls march in uniforms on the street. School building in the background. School boys march in uniforms on ground.
Ruins of the Nuestra Señora de Gracia Church or Guadalupe Church (7440 Bernardino Street, Guadalupe Viejo, Makati, Metro Manila) in San Pedro Makati, outside of Manila, Philippines. The church and monastery complex were ruined in the Filipino - American War at the turn of the century. A flag on the top of the building. Trees in the foreground.
Following the tragic fire aboard the USS Oriskany (CVA-34) on October 26, 1966, remains of all 44 who died were returned to their families for burial, except for Lieutenant Commander Omar R. Ford, who's will requested burial at sea. Accordingly, on November 6, 1966, while the Oriskany was underway way to San Diego, from Subic Bay, a funeral with full military honors was conducted on board and Commander Ford's body was committed to the deep in the Philippine Sea. Marines form honor guard in full dress uniforms. Bugler holds trumpet. A Navy Commander and a Lt. Commander stand at attention. Group of ship's officers acting as pallbearers, stand by the flag-draped body. The ship's company in formation in dress whites. The Destroyer, USS Chevalier (DD-805) visible in water nearby. Ship's Captain, John H. Iarrobino, walks across the flight deck to a podium and speaks. Sailors with heads bowed. Pallbearers commit the body to the deep. Marine honor guard fire rifle salutes. Bugler plays taps. Officers salute. Pallbearers ceremoniously fold the American Flag into triangle and present to the Captain. Ceremony is ended.
A crowd of 40,000 people attend the Congress of Eucharist held in Manila, Philippines. The crowd marches through the streets for the procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Various religious orders take part. People stand in rows. Eucharistic ceremony take place.
U.S. President Richard Nixon visits Guam and Manila in the Philippines. President Nixon travels in an army jeep along a road. President Nixon and Guam officials walk past troops lined up at an airport. The First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon descends from Presidential aircraft and walks with President Nixon. A crowd gathered to welcome President Nixon. President Nixon delivers a speech. Filipino officials, troops and crowd at Manila International Airport to welcome President Nixon. Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos greets President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon. President Nixon and Filipino officials walk past troops.
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