Cesar Chavez - HISTorical Icon
After passing away, Cesar Chavez become a historical icon for the Latino community. Many streets, parks, and even schools were named after this determined historical figure. His slogan, "Si, se puede", or "yes one can", still speaks to many people today, and was even used as a slogan for Barack Obama's campaign.
Cesar Chavez's birthday, March 31st, is a state holiday in Texas, California and Colorado. In the city of Laredo Texas, March is a month dedicated to Cesar Chavez. The march and other activities during this month are organized by the League of United Latin American Citizens, and the march is held on the last Saturday morning in March to remember and celebrate the life of Cesar Chavez.
Chavez was nominated three times for the Nobel Prize.
On December 6, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger and first Lady Maria Shriver inducted Cesar Chavez into the California Hall of Fame.
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People marching and commemorating Cesar Chavez's life.