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What Is Eva Peron's Influence On Argentinaan Government

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Eva Peron once said, “One cannot accomplish anything without fanaticism.” Eva was a famous actress and the First Lady of Argentina. Born and raised into poverty and struggle, Peron had a heart that strived to help many people. She played a major role in the Argentinean government because she was an ardent supporter of women’s suffrage and worked to improve the lives of the less fortunate and the working class in Argentina. She also used her reputation and position as an actress to establish and promote services for the less fortunate through the media. Because of Eva’s efforts and determination to assist many people, she was a powerful influence on the Argentinean government and the rights of others. Maria Evita Eva Duarte de Peron was born on May 7, 1919 in Los Toldos, Argentina to an unmarried couple of Juan Duarte and Juana Ibarguren (Biography para 2). Juan had another family and moved to live with his legal wife when Eva was a young baby. But, he died in a car accident in 1926 (para 3). His death greatly affected …show more content…

She launched a campaign supporting women’s right to vote and suffrage for women became law in 1947, Additionally, Peron created the Peronist Women’s Party. (Daniels para 38). She also fired corrupt officials in the General Confederation of Labor and hired members of her family to work in postal service, education, and customs so that they could escape poverty. She was in favor of higher wages and visited the poor in hospitals, orphanages, and factories to provide for their needs (para 33). During those times, Eva became an influential woman in the government and was swamped with messages and letters from laborers, asking for help. So, she established the Maria Eva Duarte de Peron Welfare Foundation that distributed food, clothing, medicine, and money to those in need (Eva para 7). With her foundation, Eva gained many adherents and

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