César Chavez
(1927-1993)

Mexican-American Labor Leader, Civil Rights Activist
Points of Light Foundation Extra-Mile Honoree
1992 Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award
1994 Presidential Medal of Freedom
Gandhi Peace Award Winner
Labor Hall of Fame

birthdate: March 31
birthplace: Yuma, Arizona

LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION

http://www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/youth-outreach/peace-heroes/chavez-cesar.htm

www.cesarchavezfoundation.org

http://www.ufw.org/cecstory.htm

www.americanswhotellthetruth.org/pgs/portraits/Cesar_Chavez.php

http://celebratingcesarchavez.homestead.com/index.html

http://scu.edu/ethics/architects-of-peace/Chavez/homepage.html

 

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