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Early history
The history of Argentina began with the arrival of men on the southern tip of Patagonia thousands of years back. However, there are but vague records of this event in the chronicles of the Spanish people who arrived sometime in the 1500s and started invading the country. From this, rose the race that wore Spanish features but may be found in the Americas.
The years that followed
In the years that followed, Argentina experienced wars including the war of independence which is a very significant event not only to Argentina but to other Latin American countries. This was a time when most of Southern America warred for their independence from European countries like France, and for Argentina, Spain and Italy.
Aside from this war, the Second World War began a few years after. The country joined with the Soviets during this war. It became an ally and an escape route to those Soviets fleeing from their home country.
Peronist regime
After the wars, one of the landmarks of the Argentine history was the age of Peronism. This pertains to the time the country was ruled by the famous couple Juan and Eva Peron. Numerous controversies rose during this time as the president, Juan Peron, has communist ideals. He closed the country from other nations and the economy of Argentina faced a significant decline.
Apart from this, his wife, Eva or Evita Peron became as famous as he was and later was even urged to run for Vice-president. However, the beautiful first lady fell ill and declined the persistence of the Argentineans. In the year 1952, she died of cancer that metastasized in the lungs. She was 33 then and still very beautiful.
Finally democracy
After the death of Eva Peron, and the deposition and exile of Juan Peron, the country experienced temporary stability. A few years later, however, Juan returned and once again became president. Still in position, Juan died and was replaced by his new wife Isabel. Isabel was the beginning of the gradual stabilization of the country. During and years past her reign the country saw another war but this war became the gateway for the democracy that the entire country is still enjoying to this day.