| Eva Peron Dies - Argentina Mourns Wife Of President | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1577 |
| Catalog #: | 352059 | |
| Clip Number: | 352059-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 025-583-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:01:42 - 00:02:44 | |
| Location: | Argentina | |
| Year Shot: | 1952 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: State LOCATIONS/SOUTH AMERICA: Argentina PERSONALITIES: Peron, Eva (Eva Duarte, Evita) PERSONALITIES: Peron, Juan | |
| Description: | Dull, faded in imagery and contrast, DOS The nation mourns the death of its first lady, glamorous wife of President Peron. In Buenos Aires, hundreds of thousands of her followers gather before the ministry of Labor Building, where her body lies in state. Born in obscurity, the one-time radio actress rose to power with the nation's strong man. People lined up in the street and in the rain, cover their heads with newspapers. LS - Throngs of people in attendance for the funeral of Eva Peron OHS - People standing in line to view her body and bid her farewell MCUS - People coming out of the Labor Building where Eva Peron lies in state MLS - A portrait of Eva Peron MLS - Throngs of people standing in the rain | |
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