Clayton–Bulwer Treaty: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date	1850
Participants	United Kingdom • United States

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Map highlighting Panama in Central America, with surrounding countries labeled including Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east. Major bodies of water such as the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean are shown, along with nearby countries in the region. Panama City is marked as the capital.

Black-and-white photo of Teddy Roosevelt over Panama Canal backdrop, flanked by Panama and U.S. flags with “or” and a question mark between them.

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Topics

Central America Panama Canal Neutrality

Key People

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Henry Lytton Bulwer

British diplomat