The third inauguration of Ferdinand E. Marcos as the tenth

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and that saw

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inaugurated for the third time took place on June 30, 1981, at the

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in Manila, making it the first

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to take place on June 30. The inauguration had then

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George H. W. Bush, Singaporean Prime Minister

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, future President of China

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and

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in attendance. This is when Bush made the infamous praise for Marcos: "''We love your adherence to democratic principles and to the democratic process''." The inauguration ceremonies started at 6:50 AM to avoid the heat and afternoon rains. The inauguration was also televised live.

References

Presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Marcos 3 1981 in the Philippines {{Philippines-stub