{"product_id":"philippine-american-heritage-in-washington-d-c-paperback","title":"Philippine-American Heritage in Washington, D.C. - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eErwin R. Tiongson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJourney into the Philippine-American experience in Washington, DC.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashington is famed for its place in the history of the United States, but few know its close connections with the Philippines. Trace the intertwined histories of the two countries along the streets of Washington, from the end of the Spanish American War in 1898 through Philippine independence in 1946, and the many years since. West Potomac Park was inspired by Manila's Luneta, and District streets are named after pivotal Philippine battle grounds. These landmarks are often unmentioned in guidebooks. Hidden in plain sight are the stories of the fascinating figures that once inhabited these spaces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor and community historian Erwin Tiongson offers a first account of the city's Philippine heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eErwin R. Tiongson is a professor at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. He teaches economics and writes about Philippine history. His essays have appeared in the Smithsonian's \u003ci\u003eAir and Space Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, Positively Filipino, Slate\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post, Washingtonian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhite House History Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e. He is cofounder of the Philippines on the Potomac (POPDC) Project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 8.9 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 20, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53099731517664,"sku":"9781467149020","price":26.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/Y1vyJM8MjB9781467149020.webp?v=1781709844","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/philippine-american-heritage-in-washington-d-c-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}