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Immigration Begins
Death of most Native Tribes left much of Argentina barren.
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Argentina
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Mid 1800's
By the mid 1800's Russian Jews, Middle Easterners, and Italians began to settle in Buenos Aires. This helped the growing city to develop a definate European flair. <ahref='http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8p47JKpmEw&feature=related' >Buenes Aires</a> -
European Immigration Begins
Immigrants from Wales, England, Poland, Ukraine, and Spain came to Argentina to work, many became cattle ranchers. -
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The Golden Age
Propsperous "Golden Age" for Argentina! The country became open for trade. Major canals were built, ports dredged to accomodate larges ships, and railroads were built crisscrossing the country. -
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Tango
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjyT6Rt985k' >Argentine Tango</a> Tango performed on stage for first time in Buenes Aires. -
Juan Peron
Juan Peron was born in Lobos, Buenes Aires. -
Peron Family Moves
Juan Peron's family moves to Patagonia. (however, young Juan is later sent to Buenos Aires to attend school -
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Discontent
Middle and Working class citizens begin to feel that the upper class elite hold too much power, both financially and polically. -
Military College
Juan Peron enters military college. -
2nd Lieutenant
Juan Peron is awarded 2nd Lieutenant. -
CHANGE
<ahref='http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvLMOghF20U&feature=related' >Hipolito Yrigogen</a>Demanding change middle class factory workers, merchants, and tenant farmers rebel. Found support in Radical Party leader Hipolito Yrigogen. He enacts many laws for the lower class including: men's right to vote and minimum wages for workers. -
Maria Eva Duarte
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GxiF0Tj4Xk&feature=related' >Biography Evita</a> Maria Eva Duarte is born as the youngest of 5 illegimate daughters of Juan Duarte in Los Toldos, Argentina. -
Juan Duarte Dies
Maria Eva Duarte's father dies. She, her Mother, and sisters are barred from attending the funeral by his legitimate family. They are then mistreated by the family and neighbors. -
Juan a Captain and marries
Juan Peron is now a Captain he recieved an appointment to Escuela Superior de Guerra. He marries his first wife Aurelia Tizon. -
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GREAT DEPRESSION
Worldwide Great Depression begins. -
Military Coup
A military coup involving all branches of the military overthrows Hipolito Yrigoyen. General Uriburu takes over the country. Historians disagree on Juan Peron's involvement, however he took away from the coup "Power of the Common People" to take up arms. -
Student Aires
Maria Eva Duarte acts in a school play entitled "Student Aires". -
Life Decision
Maria Eva Duarte has determined that she wants to become an actress. She leaves home, headed to Buenes Aires with a Tango Singer. She is only 15 years old. -
Starring Role
Maria Eva Duarte stars in a Play entitled "Le Senora da los Perez". -
Promotion
Juan Peron is promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and asked to serve as the attache' to Chile -
Touring
<ahref='http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7EZUBdiGIo&feature=relmfu' >Biography</a> Maria Eva Duarta begins a tour of the country with her Play Company. -
New Company
Maria Eva Duarte joins a new Acting Company and stars in "Los Innocentes". -
Widower
Juan Peron's first wife dies of cervical cancer. He is now sent to Italy to "observe" the ris of the Fascists and Nazis. -
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WORLD WAR II
With the outbreak of World War II, Argentina declares NEUTRALITY. -
Breaking into Radio
Maria Eva Peron's brother secures her a role on a radio soap opera. She began to gain popularity as a celebrity. -
Peron Returns
Juan Peron returns from Italy to Argentina and joins Grupo de Officials Unidos (United Officers Group) -
Diplomatic Breakdown
Argentina and Chile refuse to break their diplomatic ties with Japan and Germany after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. -
Big Break
Maria Eva Duarte now known as Eva Duarte earns the coveted radio series "The Biography of Illustrious Women", With her voice and beauty she soon becomes a media darling. -
Coup in the Works
The United Officers Group engineers a coup to overthrow civilian government, they are counting on the support of the "Descamisados". Juan Peron became chief aide to General Edelmiro J. Farrell -
Coup
A military fraction led by General Arturo Rawson forced the resignation of the civilian president. Peron was deeply involved in the conspiracy, but did not participate in any military action. -
Gaining Power
Juan Peron appealed to the working class for support, he now became minister of the National Labor Department. He soon converted it to a nearly independent Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare. He actively courted both the military and the working class. -
Earthquake
A powerful earthquake hits San Juan over 10,000 people die. Juan Peron is in charge of organizing charity drives. He and Eva Duarte meet and begin a relationship. He is 49 years old and she is 25. -
Vice President
Juan Peron is named Vice President of Argentina -
Change
Argentina finally breaks diplomatic ties with both Japan and Germany. -
The Affair
Government Officials jealous of Juan Peron's rising power and his scandalous affair with Eva had him arrested. -
Freedom
Juan Peron was released for prison. -
Marriage
Less than a week after being released from prison, Juan Peron and Eva Duarte marry. He immediately announces his candidacy for President. -
President
Juan Peron became President of Argentina and immediately put Eva in charge of Labour Relations. -
Eva's Power
Her husband the president gave his wife near unlimited "veto" power over key cabinet appointments. She also was able to purchase a newspaper "Democracia" which she used as a vehicle to promote pro-Peron propoganda. -
Assisting Aflicted
Eva Peron established the Maria Eva Duarte Peron Foundation, she is also instrumental in securing women's right to vote. -
Rainbow Tour
<ahref='http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdWYpxE9PGQ&feature=relmfu' >Rainbow Tour</a> Eva Peron begins her "Rainbow Tour" of France, Spain, Italy, and the Vatican. Her purpose was intended to shore up support for her husband due to mounting opposition from the United States. Some believe this was a disguise to deposit money in Swiss Bank accounts. -
Caring for the ill advantaged
Eva Peron reads the "Declaration of hte Rights of Senior Citizens" She has the first Senior Citizen home constructed. She also begins the "Children's Competitions" this gives all underpriviledged children who compete FREE medical examines. -
Power to the President
Pushed by the Peron's, Argentina adopts a "New Constitution" that gives even more power to the President. -
American Congress
Eva Peron gives a speech to First American Congress of Medicine in the Workplace. -
Emergency
Eva Peron faints an has an emergency appedectomy. -
Military Law
<ahref='http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy7RcMVkxYA&feature=relmfu' >Juan Peron and Eva Rule</a> It is thought that only thing keeping Juan Peron in power, is the people's LOVE for Eva. -
Presidents?
Juan Peron is re-elected President of Argentina. The people are calling for Eva to run for the Vice Presidency. This is the first election in which women were allowed to vote. -
Illness Returns
Eva is suffering from increased abdominal pain, she again collapses and is taken to the hospital. She is diagonised with advanced cervical and uteran cancer. A specialist from Manhattan is secretly flown to Buenos Aires to perform a complete hysterectomy. Eva is NEVER told that she has terminal cancer. -
More Struggles
Eva appears to be getting weaker, she continues to complain of severe abdominal pain, she is now being treated with radiation therapy. He husband must let the nation know that their beloved Eva is gravely ill. -
More Treatment
Pain recurs Eva is still being treated. The doctors have now resorted to an extremely toxic mix of chemotherapy drugs to try to wipe the remaining cancer from her body. She is suffering greatly and in pain. -
Goodbye Evita
<ahref='http://<ahref='http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GxiF0Tj4Xk&feature=related' >Biography Evita</a>' >She's Gone</a> She has never been made aware of the full extent of her illness, she never knew that she was dying of the exact same cancer that had taken Juan Peron's first wife. -
Trouble for Peron
An attempted coup by the Argentinian Navy is crushed by the Army that is still loyalist of Peron. -
Exile
All branches of the Military now unite against Peron, he is forced into exile. He flees the country, authorites are left as what to do with Eva's body. They decide it is best to remove it from the country. -
Military Rule
Military rule again takes over Argentina with a coup by General Juan Carlos Onagania -
Followers of Peron
The Peronist Party wins the election, Hector Campora is inaugrurated as President. His presidentcy does not last long due to terrorist violence calling for the return of Juan Peron. Upon his return he again become president of Argentina. -
The "Dirty War" begins
A military junta under General Jorge Videla seizes power. Parliment is dissolved. Opponants are rounded up and thousands just "disappear"! -
The President is Dead
Upon the death of President Juan Peron, his third wife Isabel succeeds him as President. Terrorism escalates, hundreds die. There are strikes, demonstrations, and inflation is running out of control. -
300%
Inflation rises to over 300% people cannot afford to pay for basic essentials. -
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Dirty War
Anyone thought to be a left-wing activists and militants, including trade unionists, students, journalists, Marxists, Peronist guerrillas and alleged sympathizers just disappeared. It is thought that between 13,000-30,000 were among the “Desaparecidos”. -
New Regime
General Leopold Galtieri heads the new Military regime. -
The Falkland Islands
Argentinian forces occupy the British held Falkland Islands. Britain dispatches and army. 700 Argentinians are killed General Galtieri is replaced wth General Reynaldo Bignone -
Civilian Rule Returns
Raul Alfonsin is elected President of Argentina. *Investigations begin into the disappearences of people during the "Dirty War" Military leaders are being charged with human rights abuses. -
Peronist Party Still Alive
Carlos Menem of the Peronist Party is elected President. -
Diplomacy Restored
Full diplomatic relations are restored with Britain even though Argentina maintains that the Falkland Islands belong to them. -
Embassy bombing
The Isaerli Embassy in Buenes Aires is bombed 29 people die in the terrorist attack. Also, during this year the government introduces a new currency the "peso" that is linked to the United States dollar. -
Another Bombing
The Jewish Community Centre in Buenes Aires is bombed 86 people die, another 300 are injured in the attack. -
Election time
President Carlos Menem is re-elected as President of Argentina -
Hardships Ahead
Finance Minister Domingo Cavallo who managed to bring inflation down from the all time high of 1300% is dismissed from his position. Economic hardships again engulf Argentina. Hardships lead to strikes by workers looking for relief. -
Recession
Argentina finds itself in the midst of a country wide recession. -
Justice Denied
A judge in Spain issues an order for the arrest of all former Argentian Military Officers involved in the "Dirty War" for crimes against humanity. 320 Citizens of Spain disappeared during this war. Argentine Amnesty protects the officers. -
Oppostion Gains Ground
The Opposition Coalition wins the election with the installation of Fernando de la Rua as President. His cabinet inherits 114 billion dollars in public debt. -
In need of Aid
An outbreak of Hoof & Mouth disease halts Argentina's main export-Beef. Strikes and fuel tax protests occur. Argentina is given 40 billion dollars in aid. -
2001 Year of Discontent
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Problems in Cuba
Argentina recalls their Ambassador to Cuba after disparging remarks are made by Fidel Castro -
Looking for a Remedy
President de la Rua forms a Government of National Unity and appoints 3 Finanace ministers in an attempt to find a solution to the countries money troubles. -
Former President's Woes
Former President Carlos Menem is charged with selling arms to Croatia and Equador. The charges are later dropped. -
Frozen Country
General Strike of most workers brings the country to a standstill -
Meeting of the Minds
President de la Ruo meets with United States President George W. Bush in an attempt to avoid a complete economic crash in Argentina. -
Can't Have Your Money!
Economy Minister announces serious restrictions to halt mass bank withdrawals. -
Another Strike & More Trouble
Another General Strike is held in protest at Banking withdrawal restrictions and non-payment of pensions. -
President Resigns
President de la Ruo resigns after 25 people are killed in riots. -
New President, Not For Long
Adolfo Rodriguez Saa is named President. He resigns on December 30th due to lack of support from his political party. -
Congress Steps In
Congress elects Peronist Eduardo Duhalde as the Caretaker President of Argentina. -
Ominous Outlook
Government announces that all banking and foreign exchange is suspended. The Financial system of Argentina is on the verge of collapse. -
Violence
2 are killed in anti-government protests. They are known as "piqueterous." -
Elect Me Quick
Feeling public support waning, President Duhalde calls for an early election in the hopes of winning back public approval. -
Default
Argentina defaults on a $800 million debt repayment to World Bank. -
Yet Another President
Nestor Kirchner is named President of Argentina. -
Disaster
A fire at a Buenes Aires nightclub kills 188 people and injures another 800. -
One Step Toward Success
President Kirchner declares success in the restructing of the countries debt. -
Amnesty Lost
Military Officiers lose government amnesty must now face trial for the crimes committed against humanity. -
Hosting
Argentina has the honor of hosting the America's Summit, 34 nations were represented. -
Debt Repayment
Argentina is able to repay their debt to the World Bank -
Violent Ending
During the reburial ceremony for expresident Juan Peron two fractions collide leading to mass violence. -
Isabel Peron Arrested
Peron, the third wife of the late Argentine president Juan Peron, is being sought by the Argentine courts over the kidnapping and disappearance of activist Hector Fagetti Gallego, who was arrested one month before the March 1976 coup that ousted her as president. -
New President
Christina Kirchner is elected as the new President of Argentina. -
South American Immigrants Welcomed
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Beginnings of Justice
Two former Generals during the "Dirty War" are sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murder and crimes against humanity. -
Drought
The Argentinian Government is forced to Declare a State of Emergency due to the worst drought the country has experienced in decades. -
Farmers Feel the Heat
Farmers fed up with extremely high Export taxes protest and threaten to halt livestock and grain sales to other nations. -
It Is OURS!
Argentina lays claim to vast areas of the ocean, all the way to Antarctica and the British held Falkland Islands. -
Marriage is Legal
Argentina becomes the first Latin American Country to legalize same-sex marriage. -
More Convictions
12 More High Ranking Military Officiers are convicted for the crimes committed during the "Dirty War", Main charges against them are murder and crimes committed against humanity. They are sentenced to life in prison without possiblity of parole. -
Fight Continues
Argentina would like to have the remains of the dead put through DNA testing to return them to their families. However,Britain had to come to the islanders' defense in 1982, and will do so again if anyone tries to deprive them of their liberty. The 74-day occupation ended when British troops routed the ill-prepared Argentines in hard-fought trench warfare. In all, 255 British soldiers and three islanders were killed. -
You ARE Not Allowed Here
Argentinian threats against companies working in the Falkland Islands have no basis in international law, the Times reported, citing an oil explorer that plans to begin drilling in the area. -
Still Fighting
Argentina is claiming that Britain is sending armed nuclear submarines to the Falkland Islands. -
Buy Your Own Piece of Argentina
Argentina’s action was widely anticipated, the measure has nonetheless confirmed many investors’ worst fears over Argentina: that the country was an unstable investment destination whose leaders remained dangerously susceptible to unpredictable bouts of populism and economic nationalism -
Juan and Eva Peron's Burial Site
Juan and Eva Peron are buried deep underground in a heavily protected site found within the City of the Dead.
