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One of the more widespread images of Juan Perón, dressed in formal suit with presidential sash.
Viejo amigo del básquet, Perón alentó la hazaña
Perón is characterized as "un deportista integral y maestro de la juventud en el cultivo del músculo y la fortaleza de la moral". The article goes on to credit Perón as a "pioneer", who was the captain of the basketball team at the military academy…
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…
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.
Various images from the 100th issue
A normal issue of Mundo Deportivo contained on average 82 pages. This issue, number 100, is 246 pages long solely focused on the successful hosting of the 1951 Pan-American Games. Of note is the fascist-style stage. It includes an image of Juan Peron…
Various articles from Mundo Peronista
Dedications and excerpts of Peronist doctrine, including quotes and ideas about social justice
Una gran pasión
Odd occurrence of images celebrating Juan Perón's love for sports in the middle of the military junta under Videla
Trabajo y deporte
Citing Perón's commitment to social justice, the article lauds sports and labor as the foundation of society and the government's emphasis means that it will focus its energies on making both available to all citizens. The article mentions the…
Queridos Pibes:
This brief letter to sportsmen, or pibes, is aimed at connecting sports to nationalism and honoring Eva Peron.
Queridos muchachos:
This letter is aimed at the actual athletes participating in the sports tournament, linking their efforts and athleticism to the greater pride and success of Argentina.
Queridos Muchachos:
Perón compares the 2nd quinquenal to the dynamics of a sports team
Proclamado en una fiesta inolvidable: "Campeón del mundo de ayuda al deporte"
Never losing a chance to highlight Argentina's equal status to world powers, the visit of Jack Dempsey to Argentina leads to an article in Mundo Peronista that exalts the President for being the world champion in supporting athletics.
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…
Presidió el gobernador Aloé varios actos en la ciudad de Necochea
Famed boxer, and ardent Peronist supporter, Pascual Pérez receives a commemorative medal from the reigning Queen of Agro 1954, under the watchful eyes of Peronist state officials.
Perón: Presidente del fútbol argentino
Not only is Perón the nation's first sportsman, he is also the nation's ultimate soccer fan. The AFA's designation of Peron as "honorary President" is the impetus for this page.
Perón y el deporte
Perón's explicit view of the role of sports in 1973-1974