Saludos Amigos -

: The film was so commercially successful that the U.S. government did not have to subsidize the production costs. Structure and Segments

Saludos Amigos (1942) is a landmark entry in Disney’s filmography, serving as the first of six "package films" released during the 1940s. More than just a collection of animated shorts, it was a piece of cultural diplomacy commissioned by the U.S. Department of State to bolster U.S.-Latin American relations during World War II. Historical Context: The "Good Neighbor" Policy Saludos Amigos

: When his parents are unable to fly, Pedro must brave a dangerous flight over the Andes to deliver the mail. : The film was so commercially successful that the U