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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 Presentation
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CESAR CHAVEZ’S LIFEBy 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
Chavez begins his work as a farmer. Chavez will continue to work as a farmer for the rest of his life.
Farming
An Arizona farm, similar to the one Chavez began his work on.
1948 - Marriage
Chavez marries Helen Favela. They later had 8 children together.
Marriage
Chavez and his wife Helen.
1952 - Joins Community Service Organization
Chavez becomes an organizer for the Mexican American community and dedicates a lot of his time to this cause.
Joining CSO
Chavez was very active in community service.
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.
Founds NFWA
Cesar Chavez at the NFWA headquarters in California.
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.
UFW is formed
The United Farm Worker’s symbol.
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.
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.
1993 - DeathCesar Chavez dies at the age of 66.
Death
Cesar Chavez’s tombstone in LaPaz near Keene, CA.
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.
Honors
A portrait of Chavez, showing the great things he accomplished in his life which earned him these honors.
The End