In order to nip that sentiment in the bud, the United States began the Good Neighbor Program. They sent ambassadors of good will to neighboring countries to show the positive influence that the US could have. Walt Disney and his team of artists made one of the most successful of these trips when they were sent to South America.
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Disney and more: Walt Disney and Animation Artists in South America - 1941
In early 1941, before U.S. entry into World War II, the United States Department of State commissioned both a Disney goodwill tour of South America, intended to lead to a movie (Saludos Amigos) to be shown in Central and South America as part of the Good Neighbor Policy.
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Windows to the Past: Saludos Amigos!
Fun observation about New York City in 1943 that includes a theater showing "Saludos Amigos."
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