3h 21min, jul 18, 1914 y - Completion of Panama Canal
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The completion of the Panama Canal meant that there would be easier access between the Pacific and the Atlantic ocean. This would make the transportation of goods quicker, and would also ensure American dominance in the Western hemisphere.
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3h 21min, jul 18, 1914 y
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