Panama Canal Transfer Ceremony

Beginning his speech in Spanish then switching to English, President Carter spoke about the transfer of control of the Panama Canal to Panam… read more

Beginning his speech in Spanish then switching to English, President Carter spoke about the transfer of control of the Panama Canal to Panamanian authority. He traced the history of the treaty and the controversies surrounding American dominance in the region. He said that he was confident that Panama was capable of running the canal and that relations between the two countries would remain strong. close

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Panama Canal Transfer Ceremony

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Program ID:
154169-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Ceremony
Location:
Panama Canal Zone, United States
First Aired:
Dec 14, 1999 | 9:05pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Dec 15, 1999 | 6:35am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Dec 14, 1999 | 9:05pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 15, 1999 | 12:31am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 15, 1999 | 6:35am EST | C-SPAN 1

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