Roosevelt hails freeing of Manila
Action held warning to Axis’ treachery
WASHINGTON (UP) – President Roosevelt last night hailed the liberation of Manila as a warning to the Axis that “their world of treachery, aggression and enslavement cannot survive in the struggle against our world of freedom and peace.”
In a message to President Sergio Osmena of the Philippines, released by the White House, the President said that the “magnificent strides” of U.S. forces in the Philippines will “strengthen our determination to drive the Jap invaders from your islands.”
“The American people rejoice with me in the liberation of your capital,” he said.
He promised that the United States would join with the Filipinos – a “loyal and valiant people who in the darkest days have not ceased to fight for their independence” – as rapidly and as fully as possible.
With God’s help we will complete the fulfillment of the pledge we renewed when our men returned to Leyte.