15 ago 1914 ano - Openining of the Panama Canal

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he rush of settlers to California and Oregon in the mid 19th century was the initial reason for the U.S. desire to build an artificial waterway across Central America. In 1855, the United States completed a railroad across the Isthmus of Panama, causing various parties to propose canal-building plans.The Panama Canal shortcut made it possible for ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in half the time previously required.

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