Cesar Chavez

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  • 1927

    1927
    Born in San Luis, Arizona

  • 1937

    1937
    Chavez's parents lose their farm and begin to work as migrant labores.

  • 1938

    Chavez's family moves to California still working as farm laborers.

  • 1942

    After Chavez graduated 8th grade he becomes a full time farm worker to help support his family.

  • 1944-1946

    1944-1946
    Chavez fought in WW2 in the US navy

  • 1948

    1948
    Chavez married Helen Fabela

  • 1952

    Chavez joins the Community Service Organization

  • 62'

    Cesar forms the National Farm Workers Association

  • 64'

    Chavez starts the official newspaper of the NFWA

  • 66'

    Chavez leads a 250 mile march from Delano to Sacramento

  • Senator

    Robert Kennedy supports the NFWA grape boycott as senator

  • Feb to March

    Chavez starts his first hunger strike

  • Grapes

    The nationwide boycott of Calfornia grapes begins

  • Pesticide

    Pesticide use is regulated

  • 70s

    chavez leads a 1,000 mile march through the cental valley of california

  • 70s

    Chavez announces that all general lettuce and grape boycotts are ended.

  • 80's

    Chavez announces a new grape boycott, due the excessive use of pesticides

  • Chavez

    Chavez leads a 1,000 person march calling for improved working conditions in farms

  • 93'

    Chavez dies during a fast

  • 94'

    Chavez was awarded the presidental medal of freedom

  • Post Office

    the US Post Office issues Chavez stamps