Theodore Roosevelt

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He recorded his thoughts in his autobiography by saying, “Accordingly I recommended to Congress, on February 19, 1906, that a lock canal should be built, and my recommendation was adopted (An Autobiography). ” Roosevelt comments on his journey to Cuba in his book entitled The Rough Riders, by saying, “However, by the late afternoon we had all our men, with what ammunition and provisions they could themselves carry, landed, and were ready for anything that might turn up (The Rough Riders). In December 1907, Roosevelt sends the “Great White Fleet” on an around the world mission, in order to show off the United States Navy. He negotiated with Colombia and Panama that allowed the United States to build the Panama Canal, and maintain control. "

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Roosevelt, Theodore. During the initial planning stages of the Panama Canal, Roosevelt considered the different pros and cons of a lock canal system and a sea-level canal.

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