Why pick a battle over this?': Trump's threats over Panama Canal reopen wounds over 1989 US invasionTrump's comments on US military action towards Panama evoke painful memories of the 1989 invasion for many Panamanians.
Today in History: December 20, US troops sent into Panama to remove Manuel Noriega from powerDecember 20 marks significant historical events including Operation Just Cause, the completion of the Louisiana Purchase, and the premiere of 'It's a Wonderful Life'.