S3·E11 Crisis in Central America 1: Yankee Years
Synopsis
From the Spanish-American War in 1898 until the 1950's, US preeminence in Central America and the Caribbean was never successfully challenged. Part 1 looks at these turbulent years that set the stage for today's crises-from the glory days of building the Panama Canal, through the early US Marine occupation of Nicaragua, to the Cold War crisis in Guatemala in 1954, which resulted in the CIA's first 'covert' war in the region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 3 Episode 11 of Frontline air?
Season 3, Episode 11 ('Crisis in Central America 1: Yankee Years') originally aired on April 9, 1985.
How long is Season 3 Episode 11 ('Crisis in Central America 1: Yankee Years')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Frontline.
What happens in Frontline Season 3 Episode 11?
From the Spanish-American War in 1898 until the 1950's, US preeminence in Central America and the Caribbean was never successfully challenged. Part 1 looks at these turbulent years that set the stage for today's crises-from the glory days of building the Panama Canal, through the early US Marine occ...