In his will, Alfred Nobel stated that a Peace Prize go to “the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promoting of peace congresses (Nobel, 1895).” Former Filipino President Maria Corazon Aquino exceeded in each of these qualifications. Even before she was elected president, Cory Aquino sought after the freedom of her people from Martial Law enforced by President Ferdinand Marcos following the assassination of her husband ("Woman of Action," 2011). During her time in office, she made changes to benefit the people of her country and rid congress of what Marcos left behind. She also strengthened connections with other countries …show more content…
It wasn’t until the declaration of Martial Law and the assassination of her husband in 1983 that she became involved in politics. She began to lead the opposition against President Marcos. In 1985, Marcos called for a snap election. His victory in the 1986 election against Aquino sparked her to start peaceful civil disobedient protests that would become the EDSA Revolution where Marcos would be overthrown and Cory Aquino would take his place as the first female president of the Philippines (Gutierrez, 2006). Upon becoming president, Aquino immediately abolished the 1973 Constitution that was adopted by former President Marcos and in effect during Martial Law. She then created a provisional 1986 Constitution that was in use until the new 1987 Constitution was ratified. Not only did she overthrow an abusive ruler, restore democracy, and release her people from martial law, she did so through peaceful means of nonviolent protests and in a professional manner through obtaining office ("The Aquino Management," …show more content…
Throughout her term, she made many efforts to improve the state of her country. One of her first moves was freeing political prisoners that were unrightfully detained by Marcos. She then held elections to replace those in office that were still in favor of Marcos to create a more citizen-chosen congress. The media offices that were used for Marcos’ propaganda were also abolished, and freedom of the press was restored. The government under Aquino’s presidency then created the Office of the Peace Commissioner (OPC) which was assigned to internal conflict through peaceful methods (The Aquino Management," 1992). Within the first year of President Aquino’s term, the government managed to decrease its debt that had been accumulated by Marcos by $4 billion ("Manila Plan to," 1992). Economically, the Philippines relations with the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Asian Pacific neighbors grew stronger. President Aquino also managed to bring closer connections to India, Vietnam, and Myanmar and made trade agreements with Indonesia and Singapore ("The Aquino Management,"
After the assassination of President McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt inherited a growing empire when he took office in 1901. The U.S. had annexed Hawaii in 1898 and Spanish-American War granted the U.S. control of the Philippines. It also led the U.S. to establish a protectorate over Cuba and grant territorial status for Puerto Rico. By taking on the Philippine Islands as an American colony after the Spanish-American War he had ended the U.S.'s isolation from international politics. Theodore Roosevelt believed that nations should pursue a strenuous life and do their part to maintain peace and order. It was also a belief that civilized nations had the duty of modernizing the barbarous ones. He also pushed for a bigger army and navy and by the end of his presidency he had built the U.S. Navy into a major force at sea.
... Nobel Peace Prize he received that night of December 10, 2002. Like it was said “for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advanced democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development” I strongly believe that this prize was well given to the right person.
Giving them a functioning government, education system, military presence, the United States truly felt like they helped. However, the Filipinos felt dictated over and did not agree to the lifestyle that the Americans
In comparison to other slaves that are discussed over time, Olaudah Equiano truly does lead an ‘interesting’ life. While his time as a slave was very poor there are certainly other slaves that he mentions that received far more damaging treatment than he did. In turn this inspires him to fight for the abolishment of slavery. By pointing out both negative and positive events that occurred, the treatment he received from all of his masters, the impact that religion had on his life and how abolishing slavery could benefit the future of everyone as a whole; Equiano develops a compelling argument that does help aid the battle against slavery. For Olaudah Equiano’s life journey expressed an array of cruelties that came with living the life of an
The America in 1919, Had a president who was really focused on peace for the United States. The President was Woodrow Wilson. Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president. After the war was declared over Wilson went to Paris get peace for the country. In Paris he helped create The League of Nations. Here he also helped Shape the treaty of Versailles. For his effort to form The League of Nations, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919 (Gordon). Clearly Wilson’s ideas for peace were respected by the world.
President Woodrow Wilson’s legacy of being a peace-keeping president has lasting impression on the United States. From his great intellect and progressive reform, to the tragedy of the Great War and his hope for peace, Wilson was a strong leader through it all. Decades after his death, he is still remembered as the man that he was: an ethical and caring person who desperately wanted to better the world. It was in the beginning of the 20th century when this man finally left his mark on our country which not only made him a significant historical figure, but also a hero and a man who worked hard to make the time he lived in his.
In January of 1919, President Wilson gave a speech on the right of “self-determination” at the Paris Peace Conference where many of the world powers met to discuss how to avoid major bloodbath like in World War I. Wilson gave fourteen “points” in his speech to avoid deaths of millions of lives like those in WWI. He underlined that World War I began because there became a “violation of rights” and that it had led to countless bloodshed because important issues including territories had not been discussed resulted in the path of war. Wilson’s resolution for tensions among countries included peace and diplomacy. Although this did not regard Korea, students studying in Tokyo heard news of this speech, which inspired them to think about peaceful demonstrations against Japan and diplomacy before acts of war. From this inspiration, the students published a statement about a movement of independence from Japan. Another buildup of tensions occurred when the beloved emperor of Korea, Gojong died of unknown reasons. The people of Korea thought that the Japanese had poisoned him. In that era, poisoning influential leaders was common, and some Koreans decided t...
While the validity of his narrative is to this day widely debated, The interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano provides “insight into the dynamics of slavery, the slave trade, and the abolition movement” Traveling back into the 17th century the reader gets a firsthand experience of a life of a young slave who has opened the worlds eye’ and provides reasonable supportive arguments into the abolition of slavery in the aspects of human acceptance and morality, commerce economy, and the freedom of religion which all he has shared with his white owner counterparts.
The truth is I didn’t want the Philippines, and when they came to us, as a gift from the gods, I did not know what to do with them.… I sought counsel from all sides— Democrats as well as Republicans—but got little help. I thought first we would take only Manila; then Luzon; then other islands perhaps also. I walked the floor of the White House night after night until midnight; and I am not ashamed to tell you, gentlemen, that I went down on my knees and prayed Almighty God for light and guidance more than one night. And one night late it came to me this way… that we could not give them back to Spain… that we could not leave them to themselves— they were unfit for self-government… [and] that there was nothing left for us to do but to take them all, and to educate the Filipinos, and uplift and civilize and Christianize them, and by God’s grace do the very best we could by them.” (Thomas G. Paterson and Dennis
The U.S. was not justified in invading Cuba through the Bay of Pigs Invasion in April 1961, because it conflicted with the internal affairs of a sovereign nation. Fidel Castro rose to power through guerilla warfare and Americans hated him because of his perceived communist leanings. Americans were concerned with the Russians aiding the Cubans during the Cold War. As Fidel Castro led Cuba, he instituted a socialistic government that drastically changed Cuba from when the dictator Batista was in office. Castro visited the USA three times during the late 1940’s up to the early 1960’s. The first visit, in 1949, was to New York City on his honeymoon where he studied English and bought a Lincoln car. His second visit, in 1959, after he defeated Batista was public relations tour under the guise of being asked to speak to the American Newspaper Editors conference in New York City. Before the trip he conferred with a public relations firm for how to polish his image. He continually said he was not a communist, “Never was and never will be.” ( page 16, Jim Rasenberger} He ran into the crowds of thousand admiring fans, and developed a love affair with the American people. His third trip, 1960, cast a black shadow over his friendship with the USA, with a venomous United Nations speech coordinated with Soviet premier, Nikita Krushchev. Castro and Cuba was considered the nearest threat to the economic interests of the USA, only 90 miles off shore. The CIA under President Dwight D. Eisenhower began planning an elaborate invasion plan. The CIA plan was supposed to be covert and fool proof, but the battle plans were leaked to Castro who knew about the invasion site and the Guatemala training site of the ‘Brigade’ Cuban exiles. On April 17, 196...
“The important thing is the revolution!”, said Fidel Castro, the former communist leader of Cuba (Fidel Castro Quotes). Castro established the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere and ruled Cuba from 1959 to 2008 (History.com Staff 1). He is usually considered an ideological communist and even referred to himself as a radical communist, but in reality he was a political pragmatist who often did what he believed was best for Cuba, not what was necessarily communist.
Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was born on August 13, 1926. He was born near Birán, in Cuba 's eastern Oriente Province. Fidel Castro was the third of six children. Fidel had two brothers, Raul and Ramon Castro along with three sisters, Angelita, Emma and Augustina Castro. Fidel’s father, Angel, was a wealthy man originally from Spain. Angel was a sugar plantation owner with a lucrative business. This rich lifestyle led to political connections that will help Fidel out in the future. His mother, Lina Ruz Gonzalez, ironically was a maid to Angel 's first wife, Maria Luisa Argota, during the time of Fidel 's birth. When Fidel was 15, his father dissolved his first marriage and married Fidel 's mother. When Fidel was 17 years old, he was properly acknowledged by his father and his last name was changed from Ruz to Castro.
... of Juan D. Peron, president of Argentina. Although never holding a government position, Evita acted as the minister of health and labor, making the lives of many citizens better. Instituting a nation wide charitable organization, and presenting magnanimous wage enlargements to unions, Evita established a generous amount of support for her husband.
Over the years, the Philippines has gone from being one of the richest countries in Asia to being one of the poorest. It has experienced growth and development since World War II. The current administration under President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is aiming for a more rapid growth in the coming years. In 2004, the Philippine economy grew by 6.1% surprising everyone. In 2005, the Philippine peso appreciated by 6%, the fastest in the Asian region for that year. At present, the administration is meeting its expected target growth and is continually looking positive for the future.
I don’t believe the Philippine War was justified. There are more ways than war to solve the annexation of the Philippines. I agree on some of the policies, but not all of the policies, that were in place during that time period.