Watch The Big Picture - Caribbean Command

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. From the U.S. Army's THE BIG PICTURE television series, 1950-1975. In this thirty minute documentary, THE BIG PICTURE cameras provide a colorful panorama of Latin America locations. From the fascinating site of the Panama Canal with its strategic to colorful glimpses of carnival time, viewers will be exposed to the important story of what the U.S. Army is doing to bolster Latin America solidarity.

"Operation Solidarity" was the combined military exercise that tested Latin American military preparedness to deter aggression if and when it should occur.

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