Listen "Stealing the Panama Canal"
Episode Synopsis
Since its completion in 1914, the Panama Canal has been a source of both pride and contention. While the U.S. viewed it as a symbol of engineering achievement and a cornerstone of its global influence, many Panamanians saw it as an affront to their sovereignty. Here is the rest of that story. SUPPORT THE SHOW AT Patreon LEARN MORE AT www.historyshortspodcast.com FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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