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2011112 minPGdocumentary

Panama Canal

2011112 minPGdocumentary

On August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal opened, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and marking America's rise as a global superpower.

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On August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal opened, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and marking America's rise as a global superpower.

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Stephen Ives

Stephen Ivesdirector

Michelle Ferrariwriter

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphycast

Josh Hamilton

Josh Hamiltoncast

Carolyn McCormick

Carolyn McCormickcast

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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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