Manila in the Cold War

The atlas holds 5 people and 15 moments here, from 1953 to 1986. The most recorded lives are Ferdinand Marcos, Corazon Aquino and Michael Jackson.

Notable people

  1. Ferdinand Marcos

    from 1969 to 1986

    6 moments here

    Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as president of the Philippines from 1965 until his overthrow…

  2. Corazon Aquino

    from 1953 to 1986

    6 moments here

    María Corazón Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was a Filipino political leader and president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992.…

  3. Michael Jackson

    in 1976

    1 moment here

    American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist whose career began with the Jackson 5 and developed into global solo stardom.…

  4. Richard Nixon

    in 1969

    1 moment here

    Richard Milhous Nixon was an American lawyer, naval officer, congressman, senator, vice president, and the 37th president of the United States.…

  5. Muhammad Ali

    in 1975

    1 moment here

    Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.) was an American boxer, activist, humanitarian, and global cultural figure.…

Moments

  1. 1953 Law studies at Far Eastern University Corazon Aquino
  2. 1954 Marriage to Benigno Aquino Jr. Corazon Aquino
  3. 1969 Welcoming President Nixon Ferdinand Marcos
  4. 1969 State visit to Manila Richard Nixon
  5. 1970 State of the Nation address Ferdinand Marcos
  6. 1972 Move to parents' home after martial-law arrest Corazon Aquino
  7. 1972 Visit to Benigno Aquino Jr. at Camp Crame Corazon Aquino
  8. 1975 Thrilla in Manila Muhammad Ali
  9. 1975 Meeting with President Ford at Malacañang Ferdinand Marcos
  10. 1976 Final Jackson 5 tour in Manila Michael Jackson
  11. 1978 Noise-barrage action at the Aquino home Corazon Aquino
  12. 1981 Third presidential inauguration Ferdinand Marcos
  13. 1983 Meeting with Secretary Shultz Ferdinand Marcos
  14. 1986 Presidential oath at Club Filipino Corazon Aquino
  15. 1986 Final presidential inauguration Ferdinand Marcos

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