Editing Tabaco (section)

===American period and independence===
The Americans landed at Tabaco on February 9, 1900, under the command of Col. Walter Howe. Despite the well-documented courage and [[patriotism]] of the Tabaqueños, the residents of Tabaco, the superior armaments and well-trained soldiers of the [[U.S. Army|American army]] hastened its conquest of Tabaco and adjoining towns, starting the [[History of the Philippines (1898–1946)|American rule]] in the area.<ref name="Historical"/>

With the restoration of peace after World War II, the Tabaqueños started rebuilding their lives and their land. By the time the Philippines gained [[Treaty of Manila (1946)|independence]] in 1946, Tabaco was once again a thriving town.<ref name="Historical"/>