Cesar Chavez

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  • Birth

    Birth
    Cesar Chavez was born on March 31st, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona.

  • Farming Passion

    Farming Passion
    Cesar graduated from the 8th grade and became a migrant farm worker.

  • U.S Navy

    U.S Navy
    Cesar joined the U.S Navy in 1944 at the age of 17.

  • Marriage

    Marriage
    In 1948 Cesar married his high school sweetheart Helen Fabela.

  • Co-founder

    Co-founder
    Cesar became the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association in 1962.

  • Death

    Death
    Cesar Chavez died in his sleep on April 23rd, 1993 in San Luis, Arizona.