Vigan City in Ilocos Sur, Ilocos, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Elpidio R. Quirino

Photographed by Ray Gurganus

1. Elpidio R. Quirino Marker

Inscription. Born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, November 16, 1890. Finished his elementary studies in Aringay, La Union, and secondary school course at Manila High School, 1911. Obtained the degree of bachelor of laws university of the Philippines, 1915. Started service in the government as a school teacher in Caparian, Agoo, La Union at the age of 16. Appointed private secretary to President Manuel L. Quezon, Secretary of Finance under Governor General Frank Murphy and Secretary of the Department of Interior; elected Representative of Ilocos Sur, 1919; Senator 1922, 1931, 1941; Delegate, Constitutional Convention, 1934; and Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines, 1946. Became the President of the Philippines with the death of President Manuel A. Roxas, 1948; elected President of the Republic, 1949; Died, February 29, 1956. His administration was highlighted by economic recovery of the country devastated by the Second World War and the restoration of peace and trust of the citizenry in the government.

Erected 2000 by National Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 17° 34.535′ N, 120° 23.233′ E. Marker is in Vigan City, Ilocos, in Ilocos Sur. It is on Quezon Avenue near Plaza Salcedo Park, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vigan City, Ilocos 2700, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in Southeast Asia,

in the Malay Archipelago,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in North Pacific,

on the Ring of Fire,

on the Pacific Rim,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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Hon. Vicente Singson Encarnacion (within shouting distance of this marker); Isabelo F. De Los Reyes (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Leona Florentino (approx. 0.3 kilometers away).

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, December 17, 2023

2. Elpidio R. Quirino Marker

President Truman and President Quirino image. Click for full size.

Abbie Rowe (courtesy of the Harry S Truman Library via National Archives and Records Administration), September 13, 1951

3. President Truman and President Quirino

Photograph of President Truman in the Oval Office, evidently receiving a cane as a gift from the President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino, as another man (probably the Filipino Ambassador to the U.S., Joaquin Elizalde) looks on.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on February 7, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.