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California Department of Education: Cesar E. Chavez

Model Curriculum and Resources includes complete lesson plans and assignments outlined by grades kindergarten through 12. Also includes Resources For the Public, Research Center information and resources in other languages.

César E. Chávez Foundation

The César E. Chávez Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization, was established in 1993 to educate people about the life and work of this American hero and to engage all, especially youth, to carry on his values and timeless vision for a better world.

Federal Bureau of Investigation: César E. Chávez and United Farm Workers

FBI files, made public through the Freedom of Information Act, of Chávez and his organization based on allegations in 1965 that he and others within the organization had communist affiliations.

The Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers' Struggle

Resources supporting the Independent Television Service (ITS) documentary.

Holt Labor Library: United Farm Workers of America Bibliography

A selected bibliography of materials on the United Farm Workers of America (UFW) and related subjects from the Holt Labor Library collection.

March 31 César Chávez Day of Service and Learning

This website gives a brief history of "César E. Chávez Day of Service and Learning", as well as links to audio and video clips of Alfredo Figueroa, Blythe, California Farm Worker Organizer, and lesson plans for teachers and students.

In Memory of César Chávez: A Pictorial Documentary

Article and photos by the Latino Outreach Magazine at Arizona State University.

Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient César Chávez

On August 8, 1994, César Chávez became the second Mexican American to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, awarded him posthumously by President Bill Clinton.

Si Se Puede! Cesar E. Chavez and His Legacy

This web page was created as part of an exhibition and commemoration of the life and work of Cesar E. Chavez by UCLA.

United Farm Workers of America

Resources on the life of Cesar Chavez and his work with the United Farm Workers (UFW).


César Chávez, Líder sindical

Site dedicated to Chávez and his work as a labor leader.

Lanzamiento de Sello Postal en Honor a César E. Chávez en Capitolio de los Estados Unidos

Press story on the release of the César Chávez postage stamp.

César Chávez: Vida, lucha y legado del líder campesino

Covers his biography, influences, the formation of the UFW, and his dedication to helping others. Quiz at the end.

Primeros años de César Chávez

Biography. Includes photos.

Reconocimiento a César Chávez

Article written in 2001 commemorating César Chávez Day. Includes information on how César Chavez Day came about.

 


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