Showing posts with label Aguinaldo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aguinaldo. Show all posts
Sunday, February 19, 2012

Today in Manhunting History -- February 19, 1917: The Death of Frederick Funston

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As pressure increased for America to enter World War I, Major General Frederick Funston -- hero of the hunt for Philippine insurgent leader ...
Sunday, February 5, 2012

Today in Manhunting History: February 5 -- The Offensive Against Aguinaldo

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Although the firefight of 4 February was a random occurrence, General Otis had spent the previous three months carefully developing a battl...
Saturday, February 4, 2012

Today in Manhunting History -- February 4, 1899: The Start of the Phillippine War

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  President William McKinley’s January 1899 proclamation to the Filipinos that America’s mission in the Philippines was “one of benevole...
Saturday, November 19, 2011

Today in Manhunting History -- November 19, 1865: Frederick Funston's Birthday

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Of all the fascinating military figures I encountered while researching Wanted Dead or Alive , my personal favorite was Frederick Funston, t...
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Today in Manhunting History -- May 24, 1898: Arming Aguinaldo

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After Aguinaldo spent the night aboard Admiral Dewey's flagship [see May 19 ] , the next morning he was provided with close to a hundre...
Thursday, May 19, 2011

Today in Manhunting History -- May 19, 1898: Aguinaldo's Homecoming

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The morning sun still hung low over the horizon on 19 May, 1898, illuminating the rocky shores of Corregidor Island as the U.S.S McCulloc...