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The Prime minister, Rt. Hon. Sir Alexander Bustamante and the Federal German Ambassador signing agreement

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Sir Alexander Bustamante (third front) reads agreement while Federal German Ambassador, Burkard Baron Von Mullenheim, signs. Five other men witness the signing.

The Panama Canal

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Panoramic view of the Panama Canal.

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Prime mininister being introduced to Madam Nadezhdra, Director of the Russian Berdska Ballet

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Prime minister of Jamaica, Hugh Lawson Shearer, shakes hands with Madam Nadezhdra, Director of the Russian Berdska Ballet.

The Great Culebra Cut, Panama Canal

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Panoramic view of Culebra Cut, Panama Canal.

The French using laborers to fill cars at Empire

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Labourers are seen loading line-up of cars at Empire, Panama Canal.

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The Culebra Cut, Panama Canal

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Panoramic view of Culebra Cut, Panama Canal.

Michael Manley swearing in as P.M. of Jamaica, 1972

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Prime minister designate, Michael Manley (center), with Bible in hand at his swearing in ceremony, 1972.

Submerged Prince George Battery, Port Royal, Kingston

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View of submerged area in Port Royal Kingston that occurred as a result of the 1907 Earthquake. Men are seen afloat on what appears to be a boat.

Street vendors

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Some female street vendors sit along roadside under umbrellas while others look on.

Steamshovel at work in Culebra Cut

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Labourers look on as steamshovel operates in Culebra Cut.