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Title:
| Famous People: Eva and Juan Peron from Argentina |
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Description:
| These sites are about former Argentine leaders Eva and Juan Peron. On these pages you can find information about their biographies, political careers, and the impact that they had on Argentine politics, economics, and society. There are audio files and interviews, images, and source documents, as well as background information on Argentina. |
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Grade Level:
| 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Eva Peron Historical Investigation Foundation
This site is dedicated to the historical investigation of the life and work of Eva Peron. Here you will find detailed biographical information and many images. Portions of the site are in Spanish.
Eva Peron Biography
Read a biography of Eva Duarte de Peron, the second wife of Argentine president Juan Domingo Peron, and learn about some of her political accomplishments.
Two Views of Evita
Here you can read two brief opposing viewpoints on the former first lady of Argentina. NOTE: This site contains sponsored links, user comments, and an online store.
BBC: Argentine Timeline
View a chronology of key events in Argentine history, from 1916 to the present, including the presidencies of Juan Peron. NOTE: This site includes ads.
BBC: My Century
Christina Alvarez Rodriguez, Eva Peron's grand niece, talks about Evita's childhood, career, and the myths about her that have arisen after her death. You can listen to the story as an audio file or read the transcript.
BBC: Eva Peron Dies
Read about Eva Peron's death from cancer on July 26, 1952.
BBC: She Died Just in Time
On this site, you can listen to a program about the legacy and current influence of Eva Peron, including interviews conducted in Argentina with people who knew her.
Eva Peron Obituary
Read the text of the obituary for Evita that ran in the New York Times in 1952.
FactMonster: Juan Domingo Peron
This is an encyclopedia article about the career and both presidencies of Juan Domingo Peron. Included is a link to an entry about his second wife, Eva Peron, and a bibliography. NOTE: This site includes ads.
What is Peronism?
On this site you can read Juan Peron's political doctrine, in his own words.
Peronism in Argentina
Click on any of the images to hear personal recollections of Eva Peron.
The Perons: A Political Dynasty
This twenty-six slide PowerPoint presentation outlines the lives and careers of three Perons, Juan, Eva, and Isabel. Includes several photographs.
Evita: The Woman Behind the Myth
This article addresses some of the negative and not completely accurate impressions of Eva Peron.
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