For example, the Bell Trade Act provided a mechanism whereby U.S. In addition, independence was qualified by legislation passed by the U.S.

retained dozens of military bases, including a few major ones. The treaty provided for the recognition of the independence of the Republic of the Philippines as of July 4, 1946, and the relinquishment of American sovereignty over the Philippine Islands. On the same day, representatives of the United States of America and of the Republic of the Philippines signed a Treaty of General Relations between the two governments. Truman issued Proclamation 2695 of Jofficially recognizing the independence of the Philippines. In accordance with the Philippine Independence Act (more popularly known as the 'Tydings–McDuffie Act'), President Harry S. The United States of America granted independence to the Philippines on July 4, 1946. See also: Treaty of Manila (1946) and Republic Day (Philippines)