Juan+Peron

Juan Perón By: Matthew Olsen

- **__Basic Information__** o **Current City:** Buenos Aires, Argentina o **Hometown:** Lobos, Argentina (Province of Buenos Aires) o **Sex:** Male o **Birthday:** October 8, 1895 o **Political Views:** Justicialist o **Religious Views:** Roman Catholic o **Bio:** An army officer, Perón was the leader of a group of colonels that rose to prominence after the overthrow of the government of Ramón Castillo in 1943, a group which supported the fascist and Nazi movements in Italy and Germany. As secretary of labor and social welfare, and later as minister of war and vice president, Perón was the real power behind the administration of Edelmiro Farrell. By backing the labor unions and decreeing extensive welfare legislation, he won the allegiance of Argentine workers, who became the backbone of his support. Imprisoned in 1945 after a coup, he was released following mass demonstrations of workers, and was elected president by a huge majority in 1946. His political program, which he called a third position between capitalism and communism, was strongly nationalistic, anti-imperialist and anti-United States. It was based on rapid industrialization and economic self-sufficiency. In power, Perón became increasingly authoritarian: opponents were jailed, the press was muzzled or shut down, and education was strictly controlled. With the aid of his popular second wife, Eva Duarte de Perón, he converted trade unions into a militant organization, known as the descamisados [shirtless ones], along fascist lines. Peronist support weakened by the early 1950s as the price of wheat and beef fell and the economy deteriorated. The death (1952) of Eva Perón, who had commanded an enormous political following, also contributed to his decline. An anticlerical campaign launched by Perón led to his excommunication in June, 1955. The unusual coalition of labor, reactionaries, nationalists, churchmen, and military leaders that had supported Perón came apart. The military seized power the following September, forcing him to flee, first to Paraguay and ultimately (1960) to Spain. Peronismo nevertheless remained the most powerful political force in Argentina. In 1971, President Lanusse, convinced that political order could not be achieved without the former leader, cleared the way for Perón's return. Perón was forbidden to run in the Mar., 1973, presidential election, but his designated candidate, Hector Cámpora, won. Cámpora resigned in July, and the following September Perón was elected president by 62% of the vote; his third wife, Isabel María Martínez de Perón, 1931-, whom he had married in 1961, was elected vice president though she was widely resented by those devoted to the late Eva Perón. Restored to power, Perón moved sharply to the right. He died of a heart attack in 1974, and his wife assumed the presidency. o **Favorite Quotations:** "A government without a doctrine is a body without a soul." , "We want a socially just, economically free, politically sovereign Argentina." , "These are the twenty fundamental truths of Justicialism. I wanted to bring them together here so that every one of you engrave it in your hearts and minds; so that you spread them everywhere as a message of love and justice; so that you live happily in accordance with them; and also so that you die happily in their defense if it were necessary." - **__Relationships__** o **Mother:** Juana Sosa Toledo o **Father:** Mario Thomas Perón o **Daughters:** None o **Sons:** None o **Brothers:** Mario Peron (named after his father) o **Sisters:** None - **__Likes and Interest__** o **Activities:** Traveling, fencing, skiing, boxing, and dancing the Tango. o **Interests:** Fascism, politics, the military, automobiles, European regimes, and reading novels. o **Music:** Milonga, Tango, Habanera, Contradanse, Flamenco, and Italian Folk Music. o **Books:** The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, The Great Gatsby, In Patagonia, Democracy, and The Myths of a Woman. o **Movies:** Evita, Blessed By Fire, May Justice Be Done, BomBon (El Perro), Bar El Chino, Patton, and The Manchurian Candidate. o **Television:** BBC History of WWII, The Colbert Report, and Yes Minister. - **__Education and Work__** o **High School:** N/A o **College/University:** Colegio Militar (1911-1913), and Escuela Superior de Guerra (1926-1929) o **Employer:** United Officers Group, The Argentine Army, and The Commonwealth of Argentina

**__Photos__** ** (15 photos; 5 in each album) ALBUM 1: Profile Pictures **

** __Groups__ ** Click here to find a group to join! You must join 10 groups from this site and this site only!! - EXPLANATION:** Juan Perón would join this group on the Western-Arts, because he was interested and practiced many forms of art that were popular in the Western world. For example, Juan Perón was an avid fencer and was one of the most prominent fencers in the Military School. He also enjoyed traveling the world and practicing different forms of dance. His favorite form of dance was the Tango as it was made popular in Argentina especially around the 1900's. His interests ranged from many activities that were popular in the Western world. - EXPLANATION:** The BANewcomers represents the Buenos Aires Newcomers. Juan Perón would join this group because he lived in the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires. He would join this group to receive updates on the various facts regarding Buenos Aires, and activities happening in the area. Juan Perón was the President of Argentina so he was constantly in the capital of Buenos Aires. He would of appreciated a group that would inform him of the activity in the city where he worked. - EXPLANATION:** Juan Perón was enjoyed dancing, especially the Tango, which was made popular in Argentina during the early 1900's. He would of liked this group as it updated new forms and variations of the dance and genres similar to this dance. Another reason he would have benefited from this group was that it provided songs and recommendations that would appeal to a member. He could use this to find and practice new forms of the Tango to newer songs produced recently. - EXPLANATION:** This group is similar to Argentine-Tango, but it is another variation of the other group as this one features styles of the Tango made popular in Europe and the United States. Juan Perón would have benefited from this group as it included updates from around the world on the genre of dance, the Tango. The Tango became popular around the time of the Great Depression as it was a way to enjoy life in a time of troubles. Argentina prided itself in the Tango especially during the Perón administration of government. - EXPLANATION:** The Tsalerts represents Travel Sales Alerts, which would definitely benefit Juan Perón because he was an avid traveler. This group sends alerts when travel fares are low, or at the best time to purchase. In addition, the Tsalerts shows perks and details within many travel reward plans. Juan Perón would use this group as he constantly traveled to Europe and other parts of the world to study government and effective politics. In addition to studying government, Perón enjoyed learning foreign variations on activities like dancing. - EXPLANATION:** This group is one that describes important historical dates and descriptions of Argentina. In addition, the group offers recommendations on popular or insightful books that would enlighten most readers. Juan Perón could use this group by looking up important events in Argentina's history to assist him in creating new laws to protect the population. Furthermore, Perón could use the books to provide evidence in a bill or law that was challenged or called into question. This group would be very insightful to Perón as it provides a legitimate resource that could prove valuable in his work. - EXPLANATION:** Juan Perón would join this group because he enjoyed boxing especially during his time in the Military School in Argentina. He was one of the most prolific athletes in the school excelling in many sports including fencing. He would enjoy this group because it provides dates on boxing matches and the price of tickets. Perón did not just extend his power over Argentina, but among athletics, and ones that had physical skills attributing to the army. His success in fencing and boxing might have aided him in moving up ranks within the Argentine army. - EXPLANATION:** Juan Perón would have found interesting details in this group because it spotlights famous Argentinian women. Juan Perón married Eva Duarte, who later became a incredibly popular First Lady of Argentina. She wanted to implement many democratic policies into Argentina when Juan was moving closer towards a more totalitarian state. She created a balance to Juan's power by offsetting some of his more controlling policies. In addition, Juan Perón would have appreciated this group for it highlighted other women in Argentina, and he vouched for Woman's Rights in Argentina. - EXPLANATION:** This group pertains to Juan Perón through his military position, and his affiliation with the Argentine army. This group is a resource on the history of warfare, military tactics, and battles. The military was involved in a major part of Perón's life. He would find interesting pieces of information in this group as it provides details throughout the early beginnings of warfare. Juan Perón's success in the army helped him acquire the position of the President of Argentina, making this group significant to his life. - EXPLANATION:** This group is specifically about the historical facts as well as the current events happening and affecting South America. This would be of interest to Juan Perón who was the President of Argentina, which is located in South America. Being the President of Argentina, Perón would need to be informed on the events happening around his country and what effects they might have on Argentina. One characteristic of a great leader is one who is informed, and current with the news. This group would provide Perón with this characteristic helping him come the leader he kept striving to be. - RESULTS: Ballet - EXPLANATION:** This quiz pertains to Juan Perón because he was fond of dancing, especially the Tango. After completing the quiz in his image the result was Ballet. This makes some sense as Ballet requires balance and power which Juan Perón exhibited in his regime. Juan and Eva Perón may have been the most influential leaders in Argentina as they brought this country into prominence. Ballet represents Juan Perón through his versatility in the military and ultimately his power and ranking in Argentina. - RESULTS: Suspense and action - EXPLANATION:** This quiz relates to Juan Perón through his personality and techniques on ruling the population. The novel that Juan Perón represents is one in the genre of suspense and action. His personality directly relates to these words. He took many risks and experienced life in the military. His life was full of action as he worked through the ranks in the Argentine army, and led a country that was previously oppressed. This quiz relates to his personality and techniques on ruling. - RESULTS: Mulan - EXPLANATION:** The results that were projected through taking this quiz in Juan Perón image relate to him through similar characteristics. Mulan is a warrior who dishonors her family to save her father, and ultimately saves China. Juan Perón was also in the military and he enjoyed many victories, while leading Argentina to international power during the early 1900's. Juan Perón was exiled from Argentina at one point in his life just like Mulan was exiled from the Chinese Army after she was discovered as a woman. Both Mulan and Juan Perón share many characteristics making this connection relative to their successes. - RESULTS: Akasha - EXPLANATION:** After taking this quiz about magic powers in Juan Perón's image, the power of Akasha was projected. This power is described in many senses as having uncanny knowledge and the ability to tap into philosophical thoughts. This power does represent Juan Perón as he used his knowledge and power acquired through the military to rise up into the ranks, and eventually become the President of Argentina. He was a very intelligent person in many regards. For example, his wife Eva Perón was also intelligent and very charismatic making it easy for him to be reelected. - RESULTS: Snow - EXPLANATION:** After completing this quiz in Juan Perón's image on the kind of weather, the result was snow. This can relate to him because he was a strong, yet calm ruler. His policies were instilled to help the population, however if someone disobeyed his rules they would be punished. In a sense this is like snow by how it can calm those who enjoy nature, and punish those who ignore the amounts that come down from the sky. Juan Perón was an efficient ruler, but his policies were reasonable at the turn of the 1900's similar to the effects that snow assumes on a person. []
 * ALBUM 2: Juan and Eva
 * ALBUM 3: Homes and Scenes of Argentina
 * GROUP 1: Western-Arts
 * GROUP 2: BANewcomers
 * GROUP 3: Argentine-Tango
 * GROUP 4: Tangopinoy
 * GROUP 5: Tsalerts
 * GROUP 6: Libros-Historia-Argentina
 * GROUP 7: Underground Boxing Coalition
 * GROUP 8: ArgentineAmazons
 * GROUP 9: SodalitasMilitarium
 * GROUP 10: South of the Border
 * __Quizzes__ Click here to find a quiz to take! ** You must take at least 5 quizzes from this site and this site only!!
 * QUIZ 1: What Type of Dance is for you?
 * QUIZ 2: What kind of novel are you?
 * QUIZ 3: Which Cartoon are you?
 * QUIZ 4: What's your magic power?
 * QUIZ 5: What type of weather are you?
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