24 March, 1934

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Today in Philippine History:

The Philippine Independence Act was signed into law by President Franklin Roosevelt. Known as the Tydings-McDuffie law as it was authored by Senator Milliard Tydings (Democrat) and Representative John McDuffie (Democrat), this U.S. law provided for the complete independence of the Philippines. It is a slightly revised version of the Hare-Hawes-Cutting Bill passed by the U.S. Congress in 1933 which was vetoed by US President Hoover.

The U.S. Congress overrode the veto but was rejected by the Philippine Senate upon urgings of Manuel L. Quezon.

The Act (Public Law 73-127) provide for the complete independence of the Philippine Islands. It provide for the adoption of a constitution and a form of government for the islands, and for other purposes.

(Ref: Philippine History.org; Photo from Britannica.com)

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