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Fort Clayton Fort Clayton: Brief history of formerly US facility, located near the Pacific opening of the Canal, with details of US Army Tropic Test Site programs. (Panama Canal) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/fort-clayton.htm Fort Sherman Fort Sherman: Brief history and description of former US Army facility located on the Atlantic side of the country, on the west bank of the Canal across from Cristobal/Colon. (Panama Canal) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/fort-sherman.htm U.S.-Panama Policy: Canal, Bases, and Dollars U.S.-Panama Policy: Canal, Bases, and Dollars: Discusses anticipated issues of the US withdrawal, and offers policy recomendations. (Panama Canal) http://www.fpif.org/briefs/vol1/panama.html In Retrospect In Retrospect: History of the canal and the US military presence, details of the handover to Panama, and reflections on ongoing US policy in the region. (Panama Canal) http://william_ormsbee.tripod.com/ CNN In-Depth Specials - Panama Canal Handover CNN In-Depth Specials - Panama Canal Handover: Photos, historical perspective, and discussion on political and military issues of US transfer of control to Panama. (Panama Canal) http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/1999/panama.canal/ Canal Zone Study Group Canal Zone Study Group: Organized for the study of stamps and postal history of the Canal Zone and the Isthmus of Panama. Provides officer contact information, list of publications, and monthly feature items. (Panama Canal) http://www.stampshows.com/czsg.html Panama Canal and Ecology Panama Canal and Ecology: Article discussing the history and impact of decreasing fresh water flows to the areas rainforests. (Panama Canal) http://www.american.edu/projects/mandala/TED/canal.htm American Forts American Forts: Brief description of all US forts since 1911, including location, armament, and disposition. (Panama Canal) http://www.geocities.com/naforts/cz.html Latino Studies Resources Latino Studies Resources: Articles and links to sites with photos and discussion of the canal, from its construction to the present. (Panama Canal) http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/panama-canal.htm 14th Infantry at Ft. Davis 14th Infantry at Ft. Davis: Photos, contemporary news articles, and recollections, focusing on the 1920's and 30's. (Panama Canal) http://1-14th.com/panama1.html Jungle Operations Training Center Jungle Operations Training Center: History of former US training center at Fort Sherman, including units and course notes, with general information on jungle warfare and emergency operations. (Panama Canal) http://junglefighter.panamanow.net/ ARI ( Interoceanic Region Authority) ARI ( Interoceanic Region Authority): Agency which promotes economic development in the former Canal Zone. Describes investment incentives, existing structures, and ARI organization, with an overview of business and demographics of the country. [English/Spanish] (Panama Canal) http://www.ari.gob.pa/ The Panama Canal The Panama Canal: Information on construction, operations, and administration. Features live camera. [English/Spanish, requires Flash] (Panama Canal) http://www.pancanal.com Fort Kobbe Fort Kobbe: Brief history of formerly US facility, formerly Fort Bruja, located on the west bank of the canal near the Pacific entrance and next to Howard AFB. (Panama Canal) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/fort-kobbe.htm Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 Panama Canal Treaty of 1977: Also known as the Carter-Torrijos Treaty, this agreement removed US military bases from the country, and relinguished US control over the canal, while guaranteeing its neutrality. Complete text. (Panama Canal) http://www.state.gov/p/wha/rlnks/11936.htm Davis Suites Davis Suites: Provides photos and descriptions of two-room suites, information on area history, and map. [English/Spanish/German/French/Italian] (Panama Canal) http://davis.suites.iwarp.com/ The Theatre Guild of Ancon The Theatre Guild of Ancon: English-language community theater. Includes membership information, current season, and historical articles. (Panama Canal) http://www.tga-panama.com/ Howard Air Force Base Howard Air Force Base: Brief history of formerly US facility, located near the Pacific opening of the Canal. (Panama Canal) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/howard.htm