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## Peron's Rise to Power **1943** - Peron assumes the roles of vice president, minister of war, and secretary of labor and social welfare. **Opposition** - Communist and socialist unions, industrial sectors, and student movements opposed Peron. - They disagreed with his labor reforms, felt...

## Peron's Rise to Power **1943** - Peron assumes the roles of vice president, minister of war, and secretary of labor and social welfare. **Opposition** - Communist and socialist unions, industrial sectors, and student movements opposed Peron. - They disagreed with his labor reforms, felt he was too close to communist ideologies, or believed he was fascist. **October 17th, 1945 - The Day of Loyalty** - Peron is asked to resign by Avalos and Farrel. - Peron accepts, but shortly after gives a speech on national radio, demanding unity with the people. - Peron is arrested and taken to Martin Garcia Island on October 13th, 1945. - On October 17th, protestors rallied for his release. - Peron is released and speaks to the crowd, asking for peace and an end to the protest. - This event is considered the birth of the Peronist movement. **1946 Election - Braden vs. Peron** - Peron lacks a party to run under, he instead seeks support from those who agree with his social policies including the Radicalism and the Labor Party. - Peron also receives support from the military and the church. - The opposition, the Union Democratic, is led by the US ambassador Braden, who aims to secure control of Argentina's economy. - Braden attempts to undermine Peron's credibility by questioning his character. - Peron wins the 1946 election, setting the stage for his first five-year plan. **1946-1955** - Argentina's economy is thriving. - Focus was placed on developing a strong economic foundation.