What was the name of the president that came up with the idea of the panama canal?

this isn't a question and if you're going to list things be kind and use commas.

richard milhous nixon (january 9, 1913 – april 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the united states, serving from 1969 to 1974, when he became the only president to resign (quit). he is also known for corruption and the watergate scandal which resulted in the public losing trust in him and his resignation.