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"Operation Americas" got decent coverage in English and Spanish newspapers before, during, and after the trip. Some of the crew members even wrote their own articles. Colin, for example, wrote multiple articles for The Christchurch Star,and Dan wrote an article for World Campus. The Duck Diaries Collection contains many such newspaper clippings and articles, as well as some typewritten (rough) drafts. Aside from print media, Operation Americas was featured on the Today Show and multiple local news channels.
Let's take a look at some of the highlights:
Drew Acorn Article September 26, 1962
News: Drew University—Press Release (Page 1)
News: Drew University—Press Release (Page 2)
Newspaper Clipping of Bob Hinds
Congressional Record (Senate) 1961—"Project Americanas" (Page 1)
Congressional Record (Senate) 1961—"Project Americanas" (Page 2)
Fort Worth Star Telegram — "Amphibious 'Duck' Brings Eight Here"
Daily News — "7 Jungle Conquerers End Perilous Trip"
Newark News — "Drew Students Shipwrecked"
Newsday — "Latin-Minded LIer, Pals Just Took a Duck's Tour"
The Daily News — "'Brave Duck' Waddles On After Conquering Continent"
The Leader — "Welcome Home Brave Duck"
The Leader August 25th, 1962 — "Good Will Tour of 'Brave Duck' Ends With Presentation of Key at City Hall"
The Christchurch Star May 29th, 1962 — "Immobile in Peru—Spent a Week-end Spearing Fish," by Colin Reid
The Christchurch Star — "Latin American Tour Ends on a High Note," by Colin Reid
World Campus January 1st, 1963 — "Seven Men in a Duck Visit Latin Americas Universities," by Dan Twomey (Page 1)
World Campus January 1st, 1963 — "Seven Men in a Duck Visit Latin Americas Universities," by Dan Twomey (Page 2)
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