Annexing the Philippines (Letter to the Presedent)
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October 15, 1900
The Honorable William McKinley
President of the United States
Dear Mr. President;
This war has shown that we need a home port in Asiatic waters. The strategy of war has driven us to obtain a temporary foothold in the Philippines. I believe that in making this foothold permanent, we will have an advantage of a home base for our military. If we do not annex the islands, then Japan or Germany will take the Philippines and control them for their own military and economic advancement. Our military needs to hold good protected places for large naval bases so that it can patrol our trade routes.
I think it is important to remember the struggles and triumphs this nation has been through, that it is not in vain. We must not stay confined within our lands. I applaud your commitment to the United States and everything we stand for. For this reason I am whole heatedly supporting your reelection as president. May God lead you and bless you in everything you do for our people and the future or our country.
Sincerely, Dedicated citizen of the U.S., Albany, NC
October 15, 1900
The Honorable William McKinley
President of the United States
Dear Mr. President;
My name is John S. Walker, and I am the Sergeant of the First Nebraska Regiment. I write to express my deep concern about the decision to annex the Philippines. I am not ashamed, nor am I afraid to fight for my country, and am ready and willing to do my duty as a dedicated soldier, but I would like someone to tell me exactly what we are fighting for and what we are to achieve. It seems to me that we are doing something that is contrary to our principles in the past and goes against everything I believe.
First of all I think that the annexing of the Philippines goes against the constitution of the United States. Isn’t our goal as a nation to remain loyal to the Declaration of Independence- The right of every people to self govern. It states that all men are created equal....
The Honorable William McKinley
President of the United States
Dear Mr. President;
This war has shown that we need a home port in Asiatic waters. The strategy of war has driven us to obtain a temporary foothold in the Philippines. I believe that in making this foothold permanent, we will have an advantage of a home base for our military. If we do not annex the islands, then Japan or Germany will take the Philippines and control them for their own military and economic advancement. Our military needs to hold good protected places for large naval bases so that it can patrol our trade routes.
I think it is important to remember the struggles and triumphs this nation has been through, that it is not in vain. We must not stay confined within our lands. I applaud your commitment to the United States and everything we stand for. For this reason I am whole heatedly supporting your reelection as president. May God lead you and bless you in everything you do for our people and the future or our country.
Sincerely, Dedicated citizen of the U.S., Albany, NC
October 15, 1900
The Honorable William McKinley
President of the United States
Dear Mr. President;
My name is John S. Walker, and I am the Sergeant of the First Nebraska Regiment. I write to express my deep concern about the decision to annex the Philippines. I am not ashamed, nor am I afraid to fight for my country, and am ready and willing to do my duty as a dedicated soldier, but I would like someone to tell me exactly what we are fighting for and what we are to achieve. It seems to me that we are doing something that is contrary to our principles in the past and goes against everything I believe.
First of all I think that the annexing of the Philippines goes against the constitution of the United States. Isn’t our goal as a nation to remain loyal to the Declaration of Independence- The right of every people to self govern. It states that all men are created equal....