Button, "Non-Violence is Our Strength," circa 1970

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Artifact Overview

Cesar Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. His organization later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to form the United Farm Workers (its logo is a stylized eagle seen on this button). Chavez fought tirelessly for the dignity of all farm workers and sought recognition, through nonviolent means, for the union that represented them.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Button (Information artifact)

Date Made

circa 1970

Place of Creation

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

2001.81.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic laminate
Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Diameter: 1.5 in

Inscriptions

front of button: NON-VIOLENCE IS OUR STRENGTH
Button, "Non-Violence is Our Strength," circa 1970