Operacion Pedro Pan brought 14,000 Cuban kids to the United States to escape the Castro Regime. In many cases their parents never were able to join them. Many lived for a while in orphanages or with foster families, not all of whom were decent people. Despite the many obstacles, these kids learned English, studied and worked hard, and became great American citizens. Rick Prado is a fine example. I recommend readers do a quick Google search to learn more about Pedro Pan.
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Operacion Pedro Pan brought 14,000 Cuban kids to the United States to escape the Castro Regime. In many cases their parents never were able to join them. Many lived for a while in orphanages or with foster families, not all of whom were decent people. Despite the many obstacles, these kids learned English, studied and worked hard, and became great American citizens. Rick Prado is a fine example. I recommend readers do a quick Google search to learn more about Pedro Pan.