a continuing past 9(daming naskip after modern hercules part) Flashcards
U.S. military strategy designated ____ and ___ as “its first line of defense and in addition, its first line of offense from which it may seek to reduce the area of Communist control.
Japan, the Ryukyus,
and
the Philippines
The _____was assigned the task of implementing the Melby Mission’s recommendations and it became the agency that actually directed the reorganization of the Anti-Huk campaign.
Joint US Military Assistance Group (JUSMAG)
He was the choice of both U.S. Ambassador Cowen and JUSMAG chief, Major-Gen. Leland S. Hobbs, for Secretary of National Defense.
Magsaysay
The ___ marked the beginning of new level of American interference in Philippine political life.
appointment of Magsaysay as Defense Secretary
The ___ changed the military orientation from one of defense against external threat to one of maintenance of internal security
JUSMAG
___was supposed to resettle Huk surrenderees in public lands, providing them with some initial assistance.
Economic Development Corps (EDCOR)
Anyone with a grievance or with information about the Huks could send a one-page telegram to Magsaysay for only ten centavos. In addition, he offered free legal services by Army lawyers to
poor farmers.
Ten-Centavo Telegram
traitors to the who secretly pinpointed former comrades
Magic Eye
The first step to set up a citizen organization which would spearhead nationwide activities to insure free and
honest elections
National Movement for Free Elections(NAMFREL)
The ____ portrayed Magsaysay as a ‘Modern Hercules’ fighting the hydra of political terrorism.
Philippines Free Press