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Jones Act (Philippine Autonomy Act) signed into law

Wilson signed the Jones Act (Philippine Autonomy Act), reorganizing the government of the Philippines and declaring U.S. policy toward eventual Philippine independence.

Jones Act (Philippine Autonomy Act) signed into law

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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