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United States Involvement in Panama
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Independence for Panama
Panama gains independence from Colombia after Colobia denies Panama the right to allow the United States to build a canal. The revolution was backed by the U.S. -
Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty
The Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty was signed by Panama which gave the United States control of the 10 mile wide, 50 mile long strip of land called the "Canal Zone" for $10 million -
President Visits Panama
Current US President Theodore Roosevelt travels to Panama to witness the beginning stages of the canal. -
Panama Canal Opens
The Panama Canal is opened under United States control, creating a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for the first time. -
Treaty Concerning Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal
President Jimmy Carter signs the treaty which gives both the US and Panama control of the canal until 1999. -
United States releases control over Panama Canal
The United states removes the last troops from the Canal Zone, Panama takes complete control of the canal on December 31.
