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Chávez, César: "Extra Mile" plaque in Washington, D.C.
César Estrada Chávez (March 31, 1927 – April 23, 1993) was a Mexican American farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist. Born to migrants, his motto was "Yes, it can be done." This was apt, since Chavez 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. He is considered a hero for farm laborers, and opposed both documented and undocumented immigration to help keep wages higher and improve work safety rules. He is hailed as one of the greatest American civil rights leaders. Source: Wikipedia
Address: G St NW between 14th & 15th Sts Nearest Metro: Federal Triangle (Orange - Blue)
(dcMem ID #726)
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Cesar Chavez
1927 - 1993
LED BY HIS DESIRE TO SECURE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MIGRANT FARM WORKERS, CESAR CHAVEZ HELPED FOUND THE UNITED FARM WORKERS OF AMERICA, THE FIRST EFFECTIVE FARM WORKERS' UNION IN THE UNITED STATES. UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP OF NONVIOLENT PROTEST, THE UFW WAS ABLE TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES AND BENEFITS, MORE HUMANE LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS, AND BETTER JOB SECURITY FOR SOME OF THE POOREST WORKERS IN AMERICA. THROUGH HIS LIFE OF SERVICE, CHAVEZ PROVIDED INSPIRATION TO COUNTLESS OTHERS.
"We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community...Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own."
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