Do you prefer the Philippine flag with or without a face?
When Henry L. Stimson, U.S. Governor-general of the Philippines, left Manila in 1929 to assume the post of U.S. Secretary of State (he served twice under two different presidents as Secretary of War), he has given a despedida by Manuel L. Quezon (Left) and Manuel Roxas (Right).
Governor and Mrs Stimson were presented with a huge Philippine flag as a souvenir. Not only was it made of fine silk, but the sun had a pair of eyes, a nose,...
Published on June 10, 2025 04:00