1936 The Smith Administration was now slowly drawing to a close. The President had with held supporting Franklin drive to win the win the Democrat nomination for President. The various state conventions had been bloody affairs as Franklin s forces had fought to gain the delegates that it needed. On the other hand Al Landon had far smoother sailing in gaining the Republican nomination.
Presient Smith left with his Party for Guam where he would embark in the USS New York for the Philippines. The President was to be in Manila
to celebrate the granting of independence to that nation. It would go from being the Commonwealth to the Republic in one day. All executive powers would be turned over to the President of the Philippines
The US would retain bases in the Republic but it would slowly reduce it forces in the islands as the Republics military stood up to its responsibility.
Presient Smith left with his Party for Guam where he would embark in the USS New York for the Philippines. The President was to be in Manila
to celebrate the granting of independence to that nation. It would go from being the Commonwealth to the Republic in one day. All executive powers would be turned over to the President of the Philippines
The US would retain bases in the Republic but it would slowly reduce it forces in the islands as the Republics military stood up to its responsibility.