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Panamanian Canal Progress and Naval Policy Examined
Taft envisions Panama Canal opening earlier than predicted by Chief Engineer Goethals. Roosevelt’s stance on Panama recognition renews debate over U S role in Central America. Goethals reshapes army engineering discipline and labor force, with Gorgas improving sanitation and canal life, while civilians adapt to military efficiency and high-quality food.
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Taft
Panama Canal
Georgdi W. Gosthals
Banaroa
Finto
Nicaragua
Roosevelt Revertly
Svigoroualy Siadiiona
Congress of the United States
Morgan
Alabama
Jonathan F. Dalliver
Laws
Dolllysr
Tke Morgan
Lowan
Panama
UAW
Army Engineera
Pamama Canal
Elvillane
Civit
Divilana
Rongevelt
Tritt
Gansge W. Guethate
West Patnt
Secretary of War
Goathals
Leasd
Duke
Feutenant
David D. Gaillard
Wilam L. Shhert
Clida
Ward Firet
George W. Goethals
Tevorere
Galilard
Central Diyisron
Wiliam L. Sibert
Atlantic
Ald
West Point
Gqillard
Dayla
Sibert
Gg Pleboa
Alwaya
Navid
David
Calia
Army Engineers
Dueston Tahe
Gasthalta
Bla Adsistante
Goethals
Hla Aseistattta
William ©. Gorgas
Medical Department
United States Army
Department of Sanitation
Dalance
United States
Stevelal