In this task, you're given a statement, further information available on a particular linked term from the statement, and a question. Your job is to generate the answer to the question by using the information provided. If there is no clear answer obtainable, output 'none'.
Q: Context: After the battery returned from the Philippines in 1899, March was assigned as the aide to Major General Arthur MacArthur, Jr. during the PhilippineAmerican War. Link Information: that lasted from February 4, 1899, to July 2, 1902 Question: How long had the Philippine-American War been going on for when March was assigned as aide to Major General Arthur MacArthur, Jr.?
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Answer: February 4, 1899