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Breaking News!!!

"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:


News from Drew:

Drew Acorn Article September 26, 1962

Drew Acorn Article September 26, 1962

News: Drew University—press release, page 1

News: Drew University—Press Release (Page 1)

News: Drew University—Press Release (Page 2)

News: Drew University—Press Release (Page 2)


Newspapers:

Newspaper clipping of Bob Hinds

Newspaper Clipping of Bob Hinds

Congressional Record (Senate) 1961—"Project Americanas" (Page 1)

Congressional Record (Senate) 1961—"Project Americanas" (Page 1)

Congressional Record (Senate) 1961—"Project Americanas" (Page 2)

Congressional Record (Senate) 1961—"Project Americanas" (Page 2)

Fort Worth Star Telegram — "Amphibious 'Duck' Brings Eight Here"

Fort Worth Star Telegram — "Amphibious 'Duck' Brings Eight Here"

Daily News "7 Jungle Conquerers End Perilous Trip"

Daily News — "7 Jungle Conquerers End Perilous Trip"

Newark News — "Drew Students Shipwrecked"

Newark News — "Drew Students Shipwrecked"

Newsday — "Latin-Minded LIer, Pals Just Took a Duck's Tour"

Newsday — "Latin-Minded LIer, Pals Just Took a Duck's Tour"

The Daily News — "'Brave Duck' Waddles On After Conquering Continent"

The Daily News — "'Brave Duck' Waddles On After Conquering Continent"

The Leader — "Welcome Home Brave Duck"

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 Leader August 25th, 1962 — "Good Will Tour of 'Brave Duck' Ends With Presentation of Key at City Hall"


Articles By The Duck Crew:

The Christchurch Star May 29th, 1962 — "Immobile in Peru—Spent a Week-end Spearing Fish," by Colin Reid

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

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 1)

World Campus January 1st, 1963 — "Seven Men in a Duck Visit Latin Americas Universities," by Dan Twomey (Page 2)

World Campus January 1st, 1963 — "Seven Men in a Duck Visit Latin Americas Universities," by Dan Twomey (Page 2)

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