Button, "Non-Violence is Our Strength," 1965-1970

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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

1965-1970

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2004.84.66

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Donated by Laura A. Young in Memory of Kathryn Emerson-Buntin.

Material

Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic laminate

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Diameter: 1.5 in
Depth: 0.125 in

Inscriptions

button front, right side: NON- / VIOLENCE / IS OUR / STRENGTH
Button, "Non-Violence is Our Strength," 1965-1970