Civil Governor
- Under the American Civil Government (1901-1935)
- Status:
- First to Held the Post: William Howard Taft
From 1901 to 1935, the Philippines was governed by the United States of America. The Governor-General was appointed by the President of the United States and approved by the Senate. Unlike the Governors General of the British Dominions, the American Governors General exercised active executive authority over the nation they were appointed to administer, more like Governors of British colonies.
Read more about this topic: Philippine Heads Of State And Government
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