The Philippines: U.S. Policy During the Marcos Years, 1965–1986 The Philippines: U.S. Policy During the Marcos Years, 1965–1986 Access information: Access on and off campus. Description: Presenting a case study of U.S. policy toward a controversial Third World ally, this collection documents the often conflicting interests that arose between various U.S. administrations and President Ferdinand Marcos. Events covered include the assassination of opposition leader Benigno Aquino, Jr.; the rise of Communist and Muslim insurgencies during the 1970s and 1980s; the emergence of a small, but vocal, opposition movement in the United States; and Marcos' fall in 1986. Coverage: 1965-1986. This article was published on 2024-08-21
