They would have had to have a expert in foreskins to verify no fakes.
Saul though was known for kindness.
Sold for $1?
Sadly, most articles regarding the Panama Canal / Torrijos — Carter Treaties make no mention of the transaction price and the full text is not readily available.
from here https://jsknox.medium.com/fact-check-did-the-us-sell-the-panama-canal-for-one-dollar-e398a5950a7b
Who has a copy of the Carter Treaties?
been interesting
https://history.state.gov/milestones/1977-1980/panama-canal#:~:text=The%20Torrijos%2DCarter%20Treaties%20allowed,death%20of%20Torrijos%20in%201981.
tyvm
thank you for the reminder