American Traitor

1. Coming Wars and Revolution

An introduction to some of the first 'Traitors' in the Philippine American War and Anti-Imperialist movement. Anna Northend Benjamin and Emilio Aguinaldo lived on opposite sides of the planet in the 1890s, but participated in their country's simultaneous marches to war. As a revolutionary and  reporter, they will witness the last gasps of the Spanish Empire.  Hosted, Written and Produced by Joseph Hawthorne Popular music from the time period includes covers below: Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (Prisoner's Hope) by George F. Root and sung by Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Just Before the Battle, Mother by George F. Root She was Happy Till She Met You by Jimmie Rodgers A Hot Time in the Old Town by Theodore Metz Sources: History of Philippines by Luis Franca The Revolt of the Masses by Teodore Agoncillo 1898: The Birth of the American Century by David Traxel Second Look at America by Emilio Aguinaldo The Correspondents War by Charles H Brown The Reckless Decade: America in the 1890s by HW Brands Honor in the Dust by Gregg Jones In Our Image by Stanley Karnow The Chief by David Nasaw An Unwanted War by John L. Offner Murdering McKinley by Eric Rauchway President McKinley: Architect of the American Century by Robert Merry