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The Peron Era
Revival of political activity in Argentina was marked by the appearance of a new
grouping, the Peronistas. Formally organized as the Labor party, with Peron as
its candidate for the presidency, this group found its main support among the
most depressed sections of the agricultural and industrial working class. The
Peronistas campaigned among these workers, popularly known as descamisados (Spanish,
shirtless ones), with promises of land, higher wages, and social security. The
elections, held on February 24, resulted in a decisive victory for Peron over
his opponent, the candidate of a progressive coalition.
In October 1945, Peron married the former actress Eva Duarte, who, as first lady
of Argentina, managed labor relations and social services for her husband's government
until her death in 1952. Adored by the masses, whom she manipulated with consummate
skill, she was, as much as anyone, responsible for the popular following of the
Peron regime. In October 1946, President Peron promulgated an ambitious five-year
plan for the expansion of the economy.
During 1947 he deported a number of German agents and expropriated about 60
German firms. After these moves, relations between Argentina and the United
States improved steadily.
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