The Image Changes of Peter Pan’s Actions in American Publications

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10.2991/978-2-38476-509-6_53How to use a DOI?

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Peter Pan Operation; American diplomacy; Cold war

Abstract

As one of the key arenas of confrontation between the two major Cold War blocs, the diplomatic relationship between Cuba and the United States has long been a focal point of international attention. The Peter Pan Operation, characterized by its large-scale and non-voluntary nature as a cross-border population movement, has served as a significant instrument in political maneuvering and ideological propaganda. Representations of the Peter Pan Operation have evolved considerably from its inception to the present day. These changes not only reflect broader transformations in the international geopolitical landscape but also highlight evolving scholarly interpretations and public perceptions regarding U.S. and Cuba relations. Drawing primarily on American publications from the 20th century, this paper provides an analytical overview of how the images of the Peter Pan Operation was constructed and transformed between the 1960s and the early 21st century. It uncovers how the operation was used as a tool of political propaganda during the Cold War while obscuring personal hardships.

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AU  - Xiwen Gong
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DA  - 2025/12/15
TI  - The Image Changes of Peter Pan’s Actions in American Publications
BT  - Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on Mental Growth and Human Resilience (MGHR 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 489
EP  - 495
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