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Panama in World War 1

On August 1914, the Panamanian Government declares neutral in European War and in April 7, 1917, Panama declares war on Germany one day after the United States declares war on the Imperial Government of Germany and 8 months later President Ramon Valdez declares war on Austria-Hungary.

Entry into the war
Panama entered the Great War at the same time. Her action, however was some what different. By proclamation signed by President Valdez on April 7, she committed herself to specific assistance of the United States in Defense of the Panama Canal.