89: The Panama Canal: More than a Big Ditch

Emileigh and Morgan explore the trial the workers had to endure to build one of of the modern 7 wonders of the world. From the French failure, the United States being a little shady, and the methods to dealing with yellow fever, this episode is one that will shock you. 

 

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Sources:

https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-panama-canal

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Findley_Wallace

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_C._Gorgas

 

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/panama/

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_Goethals