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= Argentine History  =



===Two of the most well known figures in Argentina's history are former President Juan Peron and his wife Evita (pictured above). Peron ruled from 1943 to 1955. During this time, Evita became well known for her work to improve the conditions and lives of the working and poor classes. She made tremendous improvements in both health care and education for the people of Argentina. In seven years, she improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of people living in Argentina. Tragically, in 1952 Evita passed away due to cancer. Today there are many museums and monuments dedicated to Evita and her work for the country (Peron Online). === = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =__Important Events In Argentina History Timeline __= 1516- Juan Diaz de Solis became the first European to enter Argentina in search of gold

1947 -Juan Peron elected President while his wife, Evita became the First Lady (Pictured Above)
1952 - Juan Peron's Wife, Evita, died of cancer =1955 -The army and navy rebelled and Juan Peron fled the country = =1956- The Constitution of 1853 was restored = =April 1982- The Falklands War started with the United Kingdom = =June 1982-Argentina surrendered and General Galtieri was removed from office =