Speech of President Corazon Aquino Flashcards
The invitation to speak before the joint session of the US Congress was extended to Aquino how many months after she assumed office?
Seven months
Who was initially tasked to write Cory’s speech, but was unable to finish it in time?
Executive Secretary Teodoro “Teddy Boy” Locsin, Jr.
Who finished Cory’s speech?
Cory Aquino herself
Marked the downfall of Ferdinand Marcos’ dictatorial regime
Assassination of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on August 21, 1983, who returned from his exile in the States
What did Marcos announce after a series of disastrous events and following the opinion by the US government that he was losing mandate of the people?
Snap Presidential Election
Marcos’ opposition candidates
Corazon Aquino as President
Salvador Laurel as her running mate
What did Aquino do after the snap elections were rigged and Marcos’ allies at Batasang Pambansa declared him the winner?
She called for a nationwide boycott of products and businesses that supported Marcos.
On *February 22**, they announced their defection from the Marcos government, which started the People Power Revolution as civilians protected the soldiers and officers who defied the Marcos regime.
Juan Ponce Enrile, defense minister
Gen. Fidel Ramos, Philippines Vice-Chief of Staff
When was the People Power Revolution?
February 22 - February 25, 1986
Marcos was flown here and exiled
Hawaii
When did Cory give her speech at US Congress?
September 18, 1986
What was Aquino’s goal in visiting US Congress?
To ask for financial aid
Which US president did Aquino confer with?
President Ronald Reagan
Where and when was Maria Corazon “Cory” Cojuangco Aquino born?
Tarlac, January 25, 1933
How long was Ninoy imprisoned>
8 years (1972-1980)
Why was Ninoy released?
To get medical treatment in the US, where he was then exiled
The Cory Administration:
- Known for its restoration of Ph democracy
- New constitution were written and Congress was elected
- Failed to enforce social and economic reforms
- Problems with communist insurgency continued
- Several attempted coups because of rightist military
Succeeded Aquino to the presidency
Armed Forces Chief of Staff and Defense Secretary Fidel Ramos in 1992
In January 1987, Cory was named _____
TIME Magazine’s 1986 Person of the Year
When did Cory die?
August 1, 2009
