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The Roosevelts

Education Clip: Speak Softly

2m 24s

Theodore Roosevelt establishes the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. To gain control of the unfinished Panama Canal project he supported Panamanian revolution with or funds and a blockade preventing Columbian troops from regaining control of their territory

Aired: 09/12/14
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