Barack Obama Visits Panama Canal

Today the President of the United States visited the Panama Canal. Barack Obama is in Panama for the Summit of the Americas. Before the Summit of the Americas begins Barack Obama was a tourist and took in some time at the Panama Canal museum at the Miraflores locks.

President Barack Obama arrived by helicopter at the City of Knowledge (Ciudad de Saber). The City of Knowledge was once Fort Clayton one of the many military installations the USA built during its occupation of the Panama Canal Zone.

The President of the United States made sure to not miss a great photo opportunity has he walked across the gates of the Miraflores locks. Make sure to visit the link to see the images.

Some of the other dignitaries and celebrities attending the Summit of the Americas include. President Maduro of Venezuela, President Castro of Cuba, Carlos Slim the worlds wealthiest man and of course Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg visited the Panama Canal yesterday. See the images at the link.

There will be three conferences going on simultaneously. This Summit of the Americas is special because this is the first time that the nation of Cuba will be participating.

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