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1993 death of Cesar Chavez...
1993 death of Cesar Chavez...
Item # 716425
April 24, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 24, 1993
* Cesar Chavez death w/ photos
* American labor leader - civil rights activist
* United Farm Workers labor union - UFW
The front page has a two column heading: "Cesar Chavez, Founder of the UFW, Dies at 66" with subhead and photo. More inside with pictorial. Lengthy text.
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, great condition.
AI notes: César Chávez, the prominent labor leader and civil rights activist, died on April 23, 1993, at the age of 66. He passed away in San Luis, Arizona, while visiting family. Chávez co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) and was instrumental in advocating for the rights and better working conditions of farm laborers through nonviolent means, including strikes, boycotts, and marches. His death was mourned across the United States, especially among Latino and labor communities. Thousands attended his funeral, and his legacy continues to influence labor and social justice movements.
Category: The 20th Century
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