Records of the Department of State relating to political relations between the United States and Panama, 1950-1959.

Format:

Book

Series:

Archives unbound

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Department of State--Archives.

United States.

Panama--Foreign relations--United States.

Panama.

United States--Foreign relations--Panama.

Panama--Politics and government--1946-1981.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Other Title:

Records of the Department of State relating to political relations between the US and Panama, 1950-1959

Place of Publication:

Farmington Hills, Mich. : Gale, a Cengage Company, 2023.

Summary:

From 1903 until 1968, the Republic of Panama was dominated by a commercially oriented oligarchy mainly made up of post-colonial aristocratic families. During the 1950s, the Panamanian military began to challenge the oligarchy's political hegemony. Coups, political maneuvering, and various intrigues plagued Panamanian politics and society throughout this period. Covering primarily the early Cold War documents, this collection gives researchers a unique insight into American foreign policy during one of its most stressful periods in international relations. After World War II, with only two superpowers vying for influence, access, and control, the United States looked to its state department to provide detailed analyses and insight into political affairs. As such these records are bound to be of great interest to diplomatic historians and historians studying these countries, seeking to understand American foreign affairs during this period.

Notes:

Date range of documents: 1950-1959.

Reproduction of the originals from the National Archives (United States).

OCLC:

1401981959

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.