Chapter
Banning Opium & Liquor in the Military
22:43 - 25:28 (02:45)
Soldiers during World War I had enforced abstinence from opium and liquor in Panama City and Cologne, but on Armistice Day, hundreds of soldiers broke away and stormed Cologne after months of abstaining, leading to condemnation from military officials.
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Blatchford used his power as governor of the Panama Canal Zone to eliminate prostitution and close bars serving U.S. troops, going beyond his mandate.
22:43 - 24:12 (01:29)
Summary
Blatchford used his power as governor of the Panama Canal Zone to eliminate prostitution and close bars serving U.S. troops, going beyond his mandate. After the sudden death of the president in 1918, the U.S. postponed elections to ensure that the Panamanian people wouldn't complicate the war effort.
ChapterBanning Opium & Liquor in the Military
EpisodePart Two: How The U.S.A. Murdered Panama with Chelsea Manning
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In the early years of the 20th century, American troops were stationed in Panama to protect the construction of the canal.
24:12 - 25:28 (01:15)
Summary
In the early years of the 20th century, American troops were stationed in Panama to protect the construction of the canal. Many soldiers visited the opium and prostitution dens in the area, leading to a ban that was not successful, as soldiers broke away from the bases to indulge in the activities.