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One of the more widespread images of Juan Perón, dressed in formal suit with presidential sash.
[Image of General Juan Perón "el primer deportista argentino libertador de la república"]
Image of Peron in presidential garb
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 Pibes:
This brief letter to sportsmen, or pibes, is aimed at connecting sports to nationalism and honoring Eva Peron.
[Image of Eva connected to sports tournament]
Image of Eva, most likely official portrait
Estadio Presidente Perón
Names after Juan Perón, this brief article highlights Racing's stadium
Otro escenario monumental
This image is aimed at showing Argentina's ability to host international tournaments like Juegos Panamericanos (and eventually a World Cup)
Club Atlético River Plate
This image is aimed at showing Argentina's ability to host international tournaments like Juegos Panamericanos (and eventually a World Cup)
[Various images of the Juegos Panamericanos]
Several photos show Juan and Eva Perón welcoming athletes from the Americas to the Juegos Panamericanos hosted by Argentina in 1951
A los deportistas argentinos
Another example of the intersection of politics and sports
Eva Perón: llama viva de un pueblo de deportistas
Images of Eva Perón show her devotion to sports and Argentine athletes
Los campeonatos Evita vibran como un ideal
Magazine lauds the Eva Perón tournament as a symbol of national pride and success
Mejor que decir es hacer
Construction of new sports facilities are at the center of the 2nd "plan quinquenal"
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
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.
