cesar chavez’s life
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Cesar Chavez’s Life. By Kevin DeMoss. 1927 - Birth. Cesar Chavez was born Cesario Estrada Chavez. He was born on March 31, 1927. His parent’s names are Librado Chavez and Juana Estrada Chavez. Birth - 1927. Arizona, where Cesar was born. 1942 - Farming. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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CESAR CHAVEZ’S LIFEBy Kevin DeMoss
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1927 - Birth
Cesar Chavez was born Cesario Estrada Chavez. He was born on March 31, 1927. His parent’s names are Librado Chavez and Juana Estrada Chavez.
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Birth - 1927
Arizona, where Cesar was born.
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1942 - Farming
Chavez begins his work as a farmer. Chavez will continue to work as a farmer for the rest of his life.
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Farming
An Arizona farm, similar to the one Chavez began his work on.
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1948 - Marriage
Chavez marries Helen Favela. They later had 8 children together.
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Marriage
Chavez and his wife Helen.
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1952 - Joins Community Service Organization
Chavez becomes an organizer for the Mexican American community and dedicates a lot of his time to this cause.
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Joining CSO
Chavez was very active in community service.
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1962 - Founds NFWAChavez founds the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) in California, with labor leader Dolores Huerta. The organization is dedicated to the rights of migrant workers, including a minimum wage and insurance.
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Founds NFWA
Cesar Chavez at the NFWA headquarters in California.
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1966 - UFW is formedThe NFWA and AWOC merge, forming the United Farm Workers (UFW). Chavez will work for this foundation for the rest of his life.
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UFW is formed
The United Farm Worker’s symbol.
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1960s-1970s – Chavez organizes multiple fasts.Chavez organizes and participates in multiple fasts throughout this 10 year period protesting such things as violence and pesticide use.
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Chavez Organizes Multiple Fasts
The fast for life, a protest against the use of pesticides for the safety of children that was organized by Chavez.
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1993 - DeathCesar Chavez dies at the age of 66.
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Death
Cesar Chavez’s tombstone in LaPaz near Keene, CA.
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1994, 2000 – HonorsPresident Bill Clinton awards Chavez a posthumous Medal of Freedom. The state of California establishes a state holiday on Chavez’s birthday to honor him.
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Honors
A portrait of Chavez, showing the great things he accomplished in his life which earned him these honors.
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