WWII in the Philippines: Different Perspectives on the War | SF Main Library

Submitted by the Event Organizer

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the invasion of the Philippines, the Bataan Legacy Historical Society, Memorare Manila 1945, and the Philippine Consulate General will present their second annual, one-day conference at the Main Library, titled: World War II in the Philippines – The Legacy of Two Nations.

The conference will feature speakers from the Philippines, the U.K. and the U.S. who will give different perspectives of the war. Survivors of WWII in the Philippines will speak about their experiences in two panels: Life during the Japanese Occupation and Children of the War. Descendants of Philippine Scouts, Philippine Commonwealth, Filipino guerrillas and nurses will speak about the experiences of their loved ones during the war.

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