Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos
historical events in the Philippines
At 7:17 pm on September 23, 1972, Filipino president Ferdinand Marcos announced on television about the martial law.
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At 7:17 pm on September 23, 1972, Filipino president Ferdinand Marcos announced on television about the martial law.