I will wager a good sum that my knowledge of history surpasses yours. In 1898 most of the world was colonized by England, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Holland, France, etc. The US is to blame for nothing outside of the general activities of strong nations at the time.
If you don’t like our country and her history, you are most welcome to LEAVE!
WTFDOTYA? If you don’t want to give the bells back you can leave.
Cal Poly Pomona History Major 1964. Married to Filipinos and studied the history of the Philippines and the war.
Your NEED to hold on to those bells is psychopathic. and illustrative of the worst ind of oppression on one country over another. Find another way to get your self off.