Panama Canal (HC)

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History Documentary with no narration published by History Channel broadcasted as part of HC Modern Marvels series in 1994 - English language

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Part of Teddy Roosevelt's dream of making America a global power was realized through the construction of the Panama Canal. The French began construction in 1880 but nine years and 20,000 lives later they realized their plans were flawed and abandoned the project. Enter the bully Yank! First they controlled the diseases that had claimed so many construction worker's lives. Then they developed an innovative design for a series of "locks". Finally, their dogged determination paid off when they united the oceans on January 7, 1914. Here is the exciting history of this formidable wonder, including the ingenuity and enterprise behind its construction, and the admiration it still merits to this day.