In 1903 the United States and Colombia signed the Hay-Herran Treaty. The United States would have acquired a renewable 99 year lease on 6 mile wide strip across Panama for $10,000,000 and an annual payment. Though it was ratified by the United States Senate on March 14 it was not passed by the Colombian Senate.
... enjoy life. These women were dubbed "flappers" in Great Britain, based on a perceived similarity to young birds vainly trying to leave the nest. While many in the United ...