Following the “Santa Fe Trail”, So to Speak, Senor Flynn Flew South to See the Sights, Fight the Nazis, and Meet Some Senoritas!!!
Here’s Tom McNulty’s excellent glimpse at that amazing Latin American adventure,
How about we all work together to identify countries, events, and
news coverage of Errol’s unprecedented “flying tour” South of the Border?!
Here are names of the Latin American countries that may have been included on Errol’s itinerary.
— Tim
Rio de Janeiro, Where Errol Stayed at the Truly Palatial Copacabana Palace:
Here’s how Rio looked when Errol visited in 1940:
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Here’s some very interesting background on the fascinating political/social environment in Brazil during the time of Errol’s visit, and some specifics regarding his anti-Nazi, pro-Pan Americanism activities, including his nationwide radio address on the subject, and his related communication to FDR.
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From the masterwork of Tom McNullty, we are most fortunate to have this broader summary of how it was in South America for Errol:
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Further info on Errol’s nationwide addess to Brazilians, encouraging the country to adopt Pan Americanism & liberty over Nazi Fascism & tyranny:
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Here’s a description of the majestic Cateto Palace, where Errol helped Roosevelt advance America’s agenda in Brazil against Hitler. Brazil was a major hotbed for Nazis in South America. President Vargas, a suspected Nazi sympathizer, ultimately committed suicide there. Excellent work, Errol!
www.rioresponse.com…