Note on the importance of the Panama Canal
Subject(s): Argentina, Colombia, Commerce, Harbors--Economic aspects, International relations, International trade, Panama--Panama Canal, South America
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Theodore Roosevelt notes the importance the Panama Canal holds for South American countries as well as the United States. He believes Colombia will benefit most by the connection of its Pacific and Atlantic ports, but also sees potential for Argentina and other countries.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1915
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Note on the importance of the Panama Canal. [1915]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288748. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Note on the importance of the Panama Canal. [1915]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288748.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1915]. Note on the importance of the Panama Canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288748.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
