Part of the Collection:
Panama Canal
On August 15th, 1914, the Panama Canal opened, connecting the world’s two largest oceans and signaling America’s emergence as a global superpower. American ingenuity and innovation had succeeded where, just a few years earlier, the French had failed disastrously. But the U.S. paid a price for victory.
About the Film
My American Experience
Share Your Story
Have you gone through the locks? Or, did you have a family member who worked on the Panama Canal? Share your photos, stories and experiences.
