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Birth
Cesar Estrada Chavez was born on March 31, 1927, near Yuma, Arizona, United States -
The Farm
His family loses their farm and begin to work as migrant workers. -
A New Home
He and his family move to California, as farm labourers. -
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World War 2
Chavez fought in World War 2, in the US Navy. -
Chavez Joins the Labor Force
After graduating from 8th grade, Chavez becomes a full-time farm worker to help support his family (his father had recently been hurt in a car accident). -
Married
On this day, he married Helen Fabela Chavez. -
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Grape Strike
California grape pickers started protesting about bad wages and poor treatment. -
National Farmers Workers Association
He became the founder of the National Farmers Workers Association. -
Join Forces
The National Farm Workers Association joined forces with Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee. -
Outside support
Senator Robert Kennedy supports the NFWA grape boycott. -
Death
Cesar Chavez died in his sleep during a hunger strike. -
Helen Chavez Dies
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The NFWA and the AWOC Merge
The National Farm Workers Association and the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee merge to form the United Farm Workers.
