United States. Panama Canal. Office of the Governor

The Office of the Governor had administrative and executive authority over The Panama Canal. The Governor was appointed by the President of the United States.

The following served as Governors: George Washington Goethals, April 1, 1914-January 17, 1917; Chester Harding, January 11, 1917-March 27, 1921; Jay J. Morrow, March 28, 1921-October 15, 1924; Meriwether L. Walker, October 15, 1924-October 15, 1928; Harry Burgess, October 16, 1928-October 20, 1932; Julian L. Schley, October 21, 1932-August 26, 1936; Clarence S. Ridley, August 27, 1936-July 10, 1940, Glen E. Edgerton, July 11, 1940-May 15, 1944; Joseph C. Mehaffey, May 16, 1944-May 14, 1948; and Francis K. Newcomer, May 20, 1948-July 1, 1951.