Panama Canal

Nan
1h 52m
2011

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : Not Available
Released Date: 2011-01-24

Top Billed Cast

Michael Murphy

Narrator

Josh Hamilton

Carolyn McCormick

Jackson Lears

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