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The United States is acknowledged as a significant power in Pacific affairs due to its possessions. Regardless of the potential independence of the Philippines in 1946, the US is expected to maintain its influence in the Pacific region, a fact well understood by Japanese militarists.

What are the American possessions mentioned in the context of Pacific affairs?

What recognition has the United States received in relation to Pacific affairs?

Discuss the implications of Philippine independence in 1946 on U.S. power in the Pacific.

What do Japanese militarists understand about the United States' role in the Pacific?

How has the United States maintained its status as a power in the Pacific?