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Name: Freedom250: Shared Histories of Democracy, Power, and Exchange
Start: 2026-07-21T13:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-07-21T14:30:00+08:00
Location: American Corner Manila, 14F Henry Sy, Sr. Bldg., De La Salle University - The Learning Commons

Freedom250: Shared Histories of Democracy, Power, and Exchange In-Person

This session explores the intertwined histories of the United States and the Philippines as part of the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. Moving beyond a singular national narrative, it examines how democracy, empire, and institutional exchange shaped the historical relationship between the two countries. Through a comparative lens that includes the experiences of the Philippines and Puerto Rico under American colonial rule, the discussion highlights how colonial institutions were interpreted, adapted, and transformed within local contexts. Participants will critically reflect on the historical meanings of empire and the enduring legacies of colonialism in shaping political institutions, civic life, national identities, and contemporary U.S.-Philippine relations.

The emphasis is on:

The contrasting development of democracy in the Philippines and Puerto Rico under American colonial rule
How colonial institutions were interpreted and adapted rather than simply transplanted
The historical meanings of empire and their influence on political institutions and identities
The enduring legacies of colonialism in shaping contemporary Philippine politics and U.S.-Philippine relations

Date:: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time:: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Time Zone:: China, Malaysia, Singapore (change)
Location:: American Corner Manila, 14F Henry Sy, Sr. Bldg., De La Salle University - The Learning Commons
Campus:: DLSU Manila Campus
Audience:: Faculty SHS Student Staff Student

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