Operation Pedro Pan

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Between December 26, 1960 and October 23, 1962, the largest group of unaccompanied minors arrived in the U.S. They came from Cuba and were placed by the Catholic Church in foster homes around the nation.

"Fleeing Castro" (Book)
The author, Dr. Victor Andres Triay, places Operation Pedro Pan within the historical and political context of the time. The book includes recollections from those who participated. Full title: "Fleeing Castro: Operation Pedro Pan and the Cuban Children's Program."

"Operation Pedro Pan" (Book)
Written by Yvonne Conde, a participant, the book is based on a collection of individual stories from participants, parents, and officials. Full title: "Operation Pedro Pan: The Untold Exodus of 14,048 Cuban Children."

Operation Pedro Pan Group, Inc.
Find history, a calendar of events and gatherings, and photos at this official site of the Operation Pedro Pan Group.

Operation Pedro Pan, Then and Now
A collection of moving first-person accounts from several alumni who share their thoughts, memories, and hopes.

Pedro Pan exiles finding their past
The now-adults who were brought to the U.S. are now looking for their histories and challenging the politics and organizations that separated them from their families.

Teresita's Home
A beautiful site of poetry, works of art, videos, and more intended to help the healing and dedicated to "the wounded children" of Operation Pedro Pan.

The Pedro Pan Children
Nicholas Sanchez, then almost 12 years old, was the fourth child to join the Operation Pedro Pan program. This is his story.

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