Juan Domingo Perón, the former President of Argentina, passed away on July 1st, 1974, at the age of 78. He served as President from 1946-1955 and from 1973-1974, having previously held roles as Minister of Labour, Vice President, and Secretary of War. Mr. Perón is credited with restoring Argentina's economic and political stability following the chaos of World War II. His government achieved numerous socio-economic reforms, introducing welfare policies, creating agricultural programs, promoting public education, and nationalizing natural resources. In his time as President, Perón successfully raised wages, creating pension funds and healthcare programs for the working and middle class. He also opened the borders of Argentina, which led to a period of immigration that reshaped the nation’s cultural landscape. Perón was a leader who championed the rights of the working class and strived to ensure everyone had access to the same basic rights and opportunities. Mr. Perón is survived by his wife Maria Estela Martinez de Peron, who served as both Vice President and President of Argentina. He will be remembered as someone whose legacy has had a lasting impact on the nation and its people.