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Hit him hard! President McKinley - Mosquitoes seem to be worse here in the Philippines than they were in Cuba. William McKinley about to swat insurgent Aguinaldo, a mosquito, as other insurgent mosquitoes prepare to attack him. Date 1899. Hit him hard! President McKinley - Mosquitoes seem to be worse here in the Philippines than they were in Cuba. William McKinley about to swat insurgent Aguinaldo, a mosquito, as other insurgent mosquitoes prepare to attack him. Date 1899
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Hit Him Hard! President McKinley Faces a New Challenge in the Philippines: Mosquitoes This intriguing photograph captures a moment of respite for President William McKinley during his tumultuous tenure in the Philippines in 1899. Amidst the ongoing Philippine-American War against Emilio Aguinaldo's insurgents, the President found an unexpected adversary in the form of relentless mosquitoes. The image humorously depicts McKinley, dressed in military uniform, poised to swat a mosquito perched on Aguinaldo's shoulder. The President's determined expression and clenched fist convey his readiness to tackle yet another challenge. The scene is further emphasized by the presence of other mosquitoes, seemingly preparing to attack. The caption beneath the photograph reads, "Hit him hard! President McKinley - Mosquitoes seem to be worse here in the Philippines than they were in Cuba." This commentary highlights the stark contrast between the mosquito infestation in the Philippines and the one McKinley had previously encountered during the Spanish-American War in Cuba. The photograph offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by McKinley during his time in the Philippines, illustrating the complexities of colonial administration and the unpredictability of life on the frontier. Despite the mosquitoes, McKinley remained steadfast in his mission to establish American rule in the islands, leaving a lasting impact on the region's history.
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