Of the 66 countries allied with the United States during the war, only Filipinos were denied military benefits. Just two (2) days after signing the Rescission Act into law on Feb. 18, 1946, Pres. Truman issued (no. 38 statement saying among others that PHILIPPINE ARMY VETERANS ARE NATIONALS OF THE UNITED STATES and will continue … Continue reading Pres. Harry S. Truman – 38 – Statement Concerning Provisions in Bill Affecting Philippine Army Veterans – Feb. 20, 1946