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Panama Canal

Panama Canal

2011•1h 52m
DocumentaryHistory

On August 15th, 1914, the Panama Canal opened, connecting the world's two largest oceans and signaling America's emergence as a global superpower.

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Production

Insignia Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Narrator

Josh Hamilton

Josh Hamilton

Carolyn McCormick

Carolyn McCormick

Jackson Lears

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