Corazon Aquino's Life in Photos

The Yellow Tide
Aquino turned yellow into the color of her campaign. It was one of her personal favorite hues — but its political significance stemmed from the yellow ribbons (inspired by an American pop song) tied around Manila's trees and posts by the supporters of her husband to welcome him on what proved to be his tragic return home. Her rallies were seas of yellow.

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