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- Cesar Chavez and Coleman Young in Detroit, circa 1973 - The United Auto Workers (UAW) asked labor activist Cesar Chavez to endorse Detroit mayoral candidate Coleman Young, a Democrat, in 1973. Chavez and Young each had goals: Chavez, leader of The United Farm Workers, wanted to recruit organizers for lettuce and grape boycotts in Detroit-area supermarkets, and Young needed Detroit Latinos' votes to win the election.
- circa 1973
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Cesar Chavez and Coleman Young in Detroit, circa 1973
The United Auto Workers (UAW) asked labor activist Cesar Chavez to endorse Detroit mayoral candidate Coleman Young, a Democrat, in 1973. Chavez and Young each had goals: Chavez, leader of The United Farm Workers, wanted to recruit organizers for lettuce and grape boycotts in Detroit-area supermarkets, and Young needed Detroit Latinos' votes to win the election.
- Inspiring Social Change on Cesar Chavez Day - In recognition of Cesar Chavez Day, we're honored to welcome Paul Chavez — president of the Cesar Chavez Foundation and son of the civil rights and farm labor leader. Paul shares his experiences and insight as we reflect on the past and collaborate to inspire and empower the next generation.
- March 31, 2022
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Inspiring Social Change on Cesar Chavez Day
In recognition of Cesar Chavez Day, we're honored to welcome Paul Chavez — president of the Cesar Chavez Foundation and son of the civil rights and farm labor leader. Paul shares his experiences and insight as we reflect on the past and collaborate to inspire and empower the next generation.
- "Justicia O...!" Vol. 1 No. 2, December 1970 -
- December 01, 1970
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"Justicia O...!" Vol. 1 No. 2, December 1970
- Button, "Non-Violence is Our Strength," circa 1970 - Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. The 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 died in 1993, and Huerta continued to serve as the Vice President until 1999.
- circa 1970
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Button, "Non-Violence is Our Strength," circa 1970
Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. The 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 died in 1993, and Huerta continued to serve as the Vice President until 1999.
- Button, "Non-Violence is Our Strength," 1965-1970 - Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. The 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 died in 1993, and Huerta continued to serve as the Vice President until 1999.
- 1965-1970
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Button, "Non-Violence is Our Strength," 1965-1970
Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. The 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 died in 1993, and Huerta continued to serve as the Vice President until 1999.
- Button, "Huelga Delano," 1966-1970 - In September 1965, Filipino members of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee refused to pick grapes in Delano, California. Strike leaders sought solidarity with Cesar Chavez's Latino/a National Farm Workers Association. They formed the United Farm Workers and organized a consumer boycott of grapes in 1966. The non-violent strike and boycott lasted until 1970 when grape growers signed union contracts granting workers better pay and benefits.
- 1966-1970
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Button, "Huelga Delano," 1966-1970
In September 1965, Filipino members of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee refused to pick grapes in Delano, California. Strike leaders sought solidarity with Cesar Chavez's Latino/a National Farm Workers Association. They formed the United Farm Workers and organized a consumer boycott of grapes in 1966. The non-violent strike and boycott lasted until 1970 when grape growers signed union contracts granting workers better pay and benefits.
- Robert F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign Brochure, 1968 - Senator Robert Kennedy traveled to Delano, California, to support Cesar Chavez as he ended a 25-day hunger strike on March 10, 1968. Chavez's coordination of the Delano grape-pickers strike taught Kennedy to appreciate the power of organized farm labor. Kennedy used this image to his political advantage when he launched his run for the Democratic Party presidential nomination shortly thereafter.
- 1968
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Robert F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign Brochure, 1968
Senator Robert Kennedy traveled to Delano, California, to support Cesar Chavez as he ended a 25-day hunger strike on March 10, 1968. Chavez's coordination of the Delano grape-pickers strike taught Kennedy to appreciate the power of organized farm labor. Kennedy used this image to his political advantage when he launched his run for the Democratic Party presidential nomination shortly thereafter.
- "El Malcriado: The Voice of the Farm Worker," Volume VI, No. 2, January 26, 1973 -
- January 26, 1973
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"El Malcriado: The Voice of the Farm Worker," Volume VI, No. 2, January 26, 1973
- Curators' Choice: American Democracy & Civil Rights - George Washington carried folding beds, tents, eating utensils, and other equipment to use while encamped on the field with his troops during the Revolutionary War. Washington likely used this bed when he traveled from his Newburgh, New York, headquarters in July 1783 -- as the war was winding down -- to tour upstate New York and the military installations located there.
- December 18, 2012
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Curators' Choice: American Democracy & Civil Rights
George Washington carried folding beds, tents, eating utensils, and other equipment to use while encamped on the field with his troops during the Revolutionary War. Washington likely used this bed when he traveled from his Newburgh, New York, headquarters in July 1783 -- as the war was winding down -- to tour upstate New York and the military installations located there.
- "Memorial Day, To day the thronging millions troop....." 1909 - Beginning in 1868, May 30 was proclaimed "Decoration Day" as a day for mourners to honor the Civil War dead by decorating their graves with flowers. After World War I, the observance became better known as Memorial Day, and it broadened to honor the dead of all America's wars. Memorial Day was declared a national holiday in 1971.
- 1908
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"Memorial Day, To day the thronging millions troop....." 1909
Beginning in 1868, May 30 was proclaimed "Decoration Day" as a day for mourners to honor the Civil War dead by decorating their graves with flowers. After World War I, the observance became better known as Memorial Day, and it broadened to honor the dead of all America's wars. Memorial Day was declared a national holiday in 1971.