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About Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez was an iconic Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (later called the United Farm Workers) to fight for the rights of farm workers. He popularized the slogan 'si, se puede' which is Spanish for "Yes, it can be done". The slogan was later adopted by Barack Obama for his 2008 campaign slogan "Yes We Can".
Personal Life
He married Helen Fabela on October 22, 1948 and had eight children with her. He remained married to her until his death in 1993.
Trivia
His birthday, March 31st, is a state holiday in California, Texas, and Colorado. It is called Cesar Chavez Day.
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F.A.Q. about Cesar Chavez
When is his birthday?
Cesar Chavez's birthday is on March 31, 1927.
In how many days is his birthday?
Cesar Chavez's birthday is in 340 days
How old was Cesar Chavez when he died?
He was 66 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 23, 1993.
How old would he be today?
Cesar Chavez would be 97 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Cesar Chavez from?
He was born in near Yuma, Arizona, U.S..