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Ads in January, 1950
This magazine was aimed at a wide audience, unlike El Gráfico
Ads in February, 1950
This magazine was aimed at a wide audience, unlike El Gráfico
Vela la sanidad escolar por la niñez de la Nueva Argentina
Education was an important element in the Peronist state's construction of the "New Argentina." Here, Mundo Argentino offers a glowing assessment of the progress taking place throughout schools in Argentina under Perón.
Privilegiados
Sample entries from a textbook for early readers from the early 1950s. Of particular note is that the first word printed to teach children how to read is "Eva". The story of King Midas is also a way of criticizing the oligarchs and people obsessed…
Campeones mundiales de básquetbol
Carlos Aloé uses his magazine as a way to congratulate the basketball team and celebrate the greatness of the New Argentina. A large portion of the second half of the magazine is dedicated to this victory.
Campeonatos Evita
The language in this piece is worth noting, referncing Perón as the "Conductor" and how the state provides for children's education, helath, and well being.
Victoria
In an almost religious manner, Aloé pays homage to the "miracle" of Perón's spiritual transformation of the nation. The victories of Argentine athletes at the Pan-Am Games were the proper way to show gratitude to this humble couple. A great example…
A los pecadores: ¿perdonarlos o castigarlos?
Peron used athletes as part of an opium for his people; Panzeri seeks to reclaim athletics from the political arena Is this a middle-class attempt to reclaim sports from the popular classes?
Image of Eva Perón
La Prensa reprints a painting honoring Eva as a saint, part of a government-sponsored competition.
Educación física, materia obligatoria
Physical education was a central focus of the 2nd Quinquenal and its program for school age children
Once meses trabajó una artista para tallar en quebracho la figura de Eva Perón
An example of the deification of Eva after her death in 1952.
La razón de mi vida
One section of this book deals with the lessons Eva learned from her European trip, especially how social aid programs are handled by governments. Her conclusion? The rich handle aid to the poor (badly) and a coldness exists in working with the meek…
Con su triunfo en el campeonato mundial, Argentina revolucionó la técnica del básquetbol
"Correcting the deficiencies of the masters of this sport", Argentina defeats the USA and becomes world champions. "Técnica, entusiasmo, método, educación colectiva, corazón" are all emblematic of criollo basketball.
Argentina llevó alma y aptitud al viejo mundo
The solid performance of the national team reflects a greater idea of national pride, which the Peron government uses to its own populist advantage
Colonia infantil 'Eva Perón'
The colonia infantil is a project derived from Eva Perón's work with children. This article summarizes how River Plate will include a sporting complex for children.
Queridos Muchachos:
Perón compares the 2nd quinquenal to the dynamics of a sports team