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Source: WAMU "The Diane Rehm Show"

Roundup

3-30-08

Matthew Parker & 'Panama Fever' [audio 51min]

The Panama Canal remains one of the engineering marvels of all time. Author Matthew Parker examines the cost - in lives and treasure - of what Theodore Roosevelt called 'one of the great works of the world.' Parker is author of The Battle of Britain and Monte Cassino.

Read entire article at WAMU "The Diane Rehm Show"