Replaced the Philippine Commission with an elected Filipino legislature and formally committed the United States to a policy of Philippine self-government, marking a major step in U.S.-Philippine relations.
Wilson signed the Jones Act (Philippine Autonomy Act), reorganizing the government of the Philippines and declaring U.S. policy toward eventual Philippine independence.
Replaced the Philippine Commission with an elected Filipino legislature and formally committed the United States to a policy of Philippine self-government, marking a major step in U.S.-Philippine relations.
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