This book traces the intertwined histories of the Philippines and the United States along the streets of Washington, from the end of the Spanish American War in 1898 through Philippine independence in 1946, and the many years since. West Potomac Park was inspired by Manila's Luneta, and District streets are named after pivotal Philippine battle grounds. These landmarks are often unmentioned in guidebooks. Hidden in plain sight are the stories of the fascinating figures that once inhabited these spaces. Erwin R. Tiongson is a professor at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. He teaches economics and writes about Philippine history. His essays have appeared in the Smithsonian's Air and Space Magazine, New York Times, Positively Filipino, Slate, Washington Post, Washingtonian, and White House History Quarterly. He is cofounder of the Philippines on the Potomac (POPDC) Project.

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