Crossing Oceans: The Epic History of the Panama Canal

The Spanish thought about it. The French drew plans for it. In the end, it took a revolution, technology, money, determination and human capital to complete the Panama Canal. On this unique journey, learn about the epic struggle to carve a nautical shortcut from one ocean to another. Learn about the canal’s construction and its impact on world history, commerce and medicine. Program will address reasons for the Canal being given up to Panama and current attempts by the USA to regain control. Lecture will be supplemented with historical photos.