The United States encouraged Panama to gain independence in order to construct the Panama Canal.
The United States formally recognized Panama as a nation on November 18, 1903. Panama has declared its independence from Colombia not long before that.
President Teddy Roosevelt supported the fight so he could build the Panama Canal- apex
the united states owned it i wouldn't say anyone owned it before us, but if you want France started to build it but built upop a huge debt and stoped. but other then that but the united states was the first to officially own it. hope that is what you were looking for!
On 3 November 1903, Panama broke off from Colombia.
The United States military supported Panamanian rebels seeking independence from Colombia.
The United States declared Independence from Great Britain. I declared freedom from ambiguity.
A good question. The country of Panama had been part of the nation of Colombia. The United States brought great pressure to bear on Colombia to grant independence to Panama, at the same time negotiating with Panamanian entities for rights to build the canal. Given these factors, it's reasonable to say that Panama granted the US a long-term lease to build, operate, maintain and control the Panama Canal as a quid pro quo for its independence.
The United States, particularly under President Theodore Roosevelt, subtly encouraged Panama's independence from Colombia in 1903 to facilitate the construction of the Panama Canal. The U.S. government supported a revolution in Panama, believing that an independent Panama would be more amenable to granting the necessary lease for the canal. After Panama declared independence, the U.S. quickly recognized the new government and secured the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty, which granted the U.S. control over the canal zone.
The United States Senate.
Abe Lincoln
they declared independence on the United states. They signed the declaration of independence