Laredo To Panama: The Inter-American Highway (1964 Original Colored Film)

Laredo to Panama: The Inter-American Highway - Journey along the 3,000-mile Inter-American Highway, a vital link connecting North and Central America from Laredo, Texas, to Panama. This 1964 film showcases the collaborative efforts between the U.S. and Central American republics in building this monumental roadway. Beyond the infrastructure, the film highlights the highway's impact on cultural exchange, access to education, and the distribution of essential goods and services. Narrated by Alan Oppenheimer, and produced by William F. Hall for the United States Department of Commerce (Bureau of Public Roads), this film offers a fascinating glimpse into the development and significance of this Pan-American artery.

Source: National Archives. (1964). Laredo to Panama: The Inter-American Highway. [Video] Retrieved from the National Archives Catalog, https://catalog.archives.gov/id/48991