Gen. Douglas MacArthur speaks at Malacanang Palace and visits Corregidor Island after the recapture of Manila

General Douglas MacArthur, alongside President Sergio Osmeña, participates in ceremonies marking the return of control to the Philippine government. He delivers an emotional speech about the liberation of Manila, emphasizing its restored status as a democratic stronghold in the East. MacArthur then visits Corregidor, an island fortress in Manila Bay, which was recaptured in a bold military operation. He instructs the troops to raise the flag, symbolizing victory and resilience.

Who accompanied General Douglas MacArthur to Malacanan Palace for the ceremonies?

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Emperor Hirohito

• President Sergio Osmeña

• Prime Minister Winston Churchill

What emotion did MacArthur express during his speech about Manila?

• Joy

• Sadness

• Emotion and a breaking voice

• Anger

What did MacArthur highlight about Manila in his speech?

• Its economic growth

• Its strategic military importance

• Its cultural heritage

• Its recovery and role as a citadel of democracy

What significant event took place at Corregidor?

• A major battle was lost

• It was recaptured from the Japanese

• A peace treaty was signed

• A new government was established

What symbolic act did MacArthur order at Corregidor?

• Lowering the flag

• Raising the flag to its peak

• Singing the national anthem

• Burning the enemy's flag