Today in Labor History February 22, 1899: Filipino forces launched counterattacks against the U.S. during the Philippine-American War. However, they failed to retake Manila and ultimately lost the war. 12,000-20,000 Filipino soldiers died and 1 million civilians died from famine and disease. Many of these deaths occurred in the U.S. run concentration camps.

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