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Article: Eva Duarte de Perón

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Eva Duarte de Perón , 1919-52, Argentine political leader. The second wife of Juan Perón , whom she married in 1945, she virtually co-governed the country during his first six years as president. A minor actress before she met Perón, Evita, as she was known, became active in politics and helped organize the mass demonstration of workers that secured his release (Oct., 1945) from prison. After Perón became president, she in effect ran the ministries of health and labor. She formed ...

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