With the help of the U.S., this country gained its independence from Colombia in 1903
When Panama declared its independence from Colombia in 1903, U.S. naval... [DOC] [TLE] Building the Panama Canal, 19031914 - Milestones in the History ... [PAR] Guide to Countries ... French attempts to build a canal through Panama (province 
of Colombia) advanced ... Treaty and licensed the United States to build and 
manage its own canal.