1989 Invasion of Panama: Operation Just Cause Unedited Footage

U.S. Military Action, Noriega’s Capture, and the Aftermath


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This unedited footage from the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, Operation Just Cause, documents a pivotal moment in modern military and political history. The film captures President George H.W. Bush announcing the operation, followed by intense battle footage of the burning Commandancia, street fighting, and refugees fleeing amid gunfire. The destruction in Panama City is seen through aerial and street-level shots of damaged buildings, abandoned vehicles, and displaced civilians. In the aftermath, Guillermo Endara is sworn in as Panama’s new president, while Panamanians react to the overthrow of General Manuel Noriega, who is later shown in U.S. custody aboard a C-130 aircraft. Additional footage includes American soldiers securing key locations, documenting seized assets, and conducting vehicle searches at Fort Clayton in the Canal Zone. Aerial views of the Panama Canal and Presidential Residence provide further context to this historic event.

License: Royalty-Free