CZBrats
The Americans in Panama: The Panama Railroad
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama". This page provides an excellent narration of significant events which occurred during the "independence" period of Panamanian history.
CZBrats
The Americans in Panama: The Americans in Panama
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama". It is an excellent narration of significant events which took place during the "independence" period of Panamanian history (1840s-1870s ).
Center for Educational Technologies
Wheeling Jesuit University: The Panama Canal: Economic Importance
The Panama Canal is not only important for the economy of Panama. It is also hugely important to the United States economy and to countries around the world. If it were to close, the entire global economy would suffer.
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Digital History
Digital History: How the Us Obtained the Panama Canal [Pdf]
The story behind building a canal through the isthmus of Panama is one of incompetence and corruption on the part of the French, who first attempted the feat. Many of the actions of the United States in acquiring the land through which...
Other
The Panama Registry: The Panama Maritime Authority
This page is part of the Web of the Panama Maritime Authority. The page explains the duties and responsibilities of this organization, gives the names of officials in this organization, and provides other facts about the Coast Guard.
Other
Small Planet Communications: The Panama Canal
Small Planet Communications offers excellent information and images on President Roosevelt and the Panama Canal.
Other
Bienvenidos Al Sitio De El Canal De Panama
This is the index page of the Panama Canal Authority Web site. The page contains numerous links to learn all pertinent information about the canal. Links include: general information, history, transition of control (from the U.S. to...
Other
Panama Canal Authority: American Canal Construction
An incredibly detailed history of American construction of the Panama Canal. Abbreviate the URL to access other 'chapters' of this history.
Other
Gunboat Photo Archive: Nashville (Pg 7) / Ex Gunboat No. 7
Check out this website for information on the USS Nashville and original photos of the ship. President Roosevelt sent this ship to the Panama Canal in 1903 to support the 'Revolt.'
Other
The Panama Canal: A Brief History
This essay describes the magnitude of the Panama Canal construction and its impact on the world.
US Department of State
Department of State: Building the Panama Canal
A brief description of the diplomacy involved between the United States and other countries leading up to the building of the Panama Canal.
Other
Ministerio De Asuntos Del Canal
This page is part of the Web site entitled "Presidencia de la Republica de Panama". On this page you can read about the "ministro" of the Ministry for Issues of the Canal. The page also contains his photo.
Other
Ibt: Panama Canal Anniversary 2014: World Changing Economic Impact of the Canal
Looks at the history and importance of the Panama Canal to global trade on the 100th anniversary of its opening. Also discusses the impact of the canal on how regional economies evolved in the United States and developed in other...
Other
Sistema Nacional De Proteccion Civil Panama
This page is part of the web of "Sistema Nacional de Proteccion Civil Panama," an organization that was created to protect the citizens of Panama from natural disasters and other dangers. The page offers information on the organization,...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: The Panama Canal
This primary source set includes photographs, documents, maps, and footage that can be used to explore the stories of environmental issues, political struggle, and human labor that built the Panama Canal.
A&E Television
History.com: Why the Construction of the Panama Canal Was So Difficult and Deadly
A staggering 25,000 workers lost their lives. And artificial limb makers clamored for contracts with the canal builders. In a quest to fulfill a centuries-old dream to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the builders of the Panama...
A&E Television
History.com: 10 World Engineering Marvels
These remarkable feats of design and construction transformed the ways that people travel, communicate and live. For thousands of years, mankind has engineered remarkable structures such as the pyramids of Egypt and the Great Wall of...
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 403: Digging Through Panama
Read about the history of the Panama Canal in this article, which is a transcript of a radio broadcast.
Other
Republic of Panama
Facts and statistics on the geography and people of Panama, along with some background history of the country.
Other
La Prensa Web
A major paper of Panama City presents this informative guide (in Spanish) to the most important tourist spots in the country of Panama. It also includes information on folklore and outdoor activities.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Panama Canal
Comprehensive summary provides facts and information pertaining to the Panama Canal that was officially opened in August 1914.