They formed their own Continental Congress and declared themselves free and independent states in July of 1776 (although the war ended in 1783). ![]() If we follow that train of thought then theirs too is an insurrection against British rule during their own war of independence. You see, the Philippine-American War has always been viewed as an insurrection by the American government than a genuine war. I am glad that Jerrold Tarog’s film, Heneral Luna was made because it “steals" back something precious from the way history is written by the victorious Americans. Right before the Irish band U2 performed “Helter Skelter” during their live concert recording for their Rattle and Hum album, lead singer Bono told the audience, “This is the song (murderer) Charles Manson stole from the Beatles.
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