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What's open and closed on César Chávez Day 2025 in Los Angeles? • Apr. 1, 2025, 1:55 AM ET (CBS)
California legislators propose national park honoring César Chávez and farm worker movement • Mar. 31, 2025, 1:48 PM ET (CBS)

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Also Known As Cesar Estrada Chavez
Born March 31, 1927 • Yuma • Arizona
Died April 23, 1993 (aged 66) • Arizona • (Anniversary in 3 days)
Founder United Farm Workers
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (1994)

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