My Insight on President Elpidio Quirino
President Elpidio Quirino was born on November 16, 1890, in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He grew up in a simple family and loved learning from a young age. He studied at the University of the Philippines and later went to the United States to learn more about law. After finishing his studies, he became a lawyer and started helping people in his community. His early life taught him to be strong and care about others, which helped him in his future jobs. I think his start in life shows how hard work can lead to big things, even if you come from a small town. Quirino's career began when he got involved in politics. He was part of the Philippine Constitutional Convention in 1934, where he helped write the country's new rules. During World War II, he joined the resistance against the Japanese invaders and even hid in the mountains to fight for freedom. After the war, he became Vice President under President Manuel Roxas. When Roxas died in 1948, Quirino took over as President. ...