US President Woodrow Wilson signs the Jones Act in 1916

The video discusses the Pacific Islands' journey to independence from the United States, starting with their sale by Spain after the Spanish American War. It highlights the signing of the Jones Act by President Woodrow Wilson, which marked the beginning of political autonomy with the establishment of an elective Senate. The video also mentions Manual Guzan, a key figure in the independence movement, who was present to commemorate this historic event.

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