César Estrada Chávez (March 31, 1927 – April 23, 1993) was a Mexican American farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist who, with Dolores Huerta, co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers. Supporters say his work led to numerous improvements for union laborers. His birthday has become César Chávez Day, a state...
Date of birth:
- Mar 31, 1927
Country of nationality:
Date of death:
- Apr 23, 1993
Also known as:
- Cesar Chavez