Eva Peron

Hello. My name is Eva Perón, but many people called me by a special nickname, Evita, which means 'Little Eva.' I want to tell you my story. I was born in a small, quiet town in Argentina called Los Toldos on May 7th, 1919. Even when I was a little girl, my heart was filled with a very big dream. I dreamed of moving to the big, bustling city of Buenos Aires. I wanted more than anything to become a famous actress on a stage or on the radio so that everyone could hear my voice. That dream was like a little seed in my heart, and I couldn't wait for it to grow.

When I was a teenager, I decided it was time to follow my dream. I packed my bags and journeyed to the big city of Buenos Aires. The city was so different from my small town. It was full of tall buildings, bright lights, and so many people. It was very exciting. I knew I had to work very hard to become an actress. I found jobs acting in plays and speaking on the radio. It wasn't always easy, but I never gave up on my dream. It was during this time that I met a man named Juan Perón. He was an important leader, and we quickly fell in love. We knew we wanted to spend our lives together and help our country.

Soon, my husband, Juan, was elected president of Argentina. This meant that I became the First Lady. I was so proud, but I knew I wanted to be more than just the president's wife. I wanted to use my new role to help people, especially the poor and the workers who didn't have a voice. I traveled all over our country, listening to people's problems. I helped to build new hospitals for the sick and schools for children to learn in. We even built new homes for families who needed them. I also believed that everyone should be treated fairly. At that time, women in Argentina were not allowed to vote. I thought this was wrong, so I fought very hard, and together, we changed the law so that women could vote for the very first time.

My life was shorter than I would have liked because I became very sick. But I was so happy that I was able to help so many people. The people of Argentina showed me so much love, and that is why they gave me the loving nickname 'Evita.' They saw me as one of their own, someone who cared. I hope my story shows you that helping others is one of the most wonderful things a person can do. My work continued to help people in my country long after I was gone, and that makes my heart feel full.