Primary Sources: The 1910's: Panama Canal

"Compilation film revealing the story of the Panama Canal construction, which TR considered one of his most valuable contributions to foreign affairs. Most prominent views are of the need for building the canal, the early attempts, the actual construction, and finally the canal in operation."

http://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000330/

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