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Construction begins
United States starts the construction of Panama Canal after a French company first attempt -
The Hay Herran treaty is rejected
The congress of Colombia rejects the treaty -
Panama separates from Colombia
The new Panama republic is recognized by the United Stated -
The Hay Herran treaty is signed
The congress of Panama sign the Hay Herran treaty, now the United States is allowed to continue the construction of the Panama canal -
William Scott book "Americans in Panama" was released
In this book William Scott says that about 86 nationalities were coexisting in the Panama Canal building -
Resumption of works
United States continue with the construction of the canal -
Another construction begins
In one year, 1,250 homes, hospitals, administration buildings, and recreation centers are built. 1,200 buildings that had belonged to the French are rebuilt. He further encourages women and families to come to the Canal. -
Theodore Roosevelt visits Panama (the canal) and Puerto Rico
President Roosevelt is the first president to make an official visit outside the U.S -
Completion of the construction of the canal
The works are finally over -
The Panama Canal is officially opened.
This was symbolized by the vapor "Ancón" crossing
