William McKinley: "Benevolent Assimilation" Proclamation - Milestone Documents

William McKinley: “Benevolent Assimilation” Proclamation

( 1898 ) Commentary by Lewis L. Gould, University of Texas at Austin
  • “With the signature of the treaty of peace between the United States and Spain … and as a result of the victories of American arms, the future control, disposition, and government of the Philippine Islands are ceded to the United States.” - “Benevolent Assimilation” Proclamation
  • “The mission of the United States is one of benevolent assimilation, substituting the mild sway of justice and right for arbitrary rule.” - “Benevolent Assimilation” Proclamation
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