Cesar Chavez: Quick Facts
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Facts
| Also Known As | Cesar Estrada Chavez |
|---|---|
| Born | March 31, 1927 • Yuma • Arizona |
| Died | April 23, 1993 (aged 66) • Arizona |
| Founder | United Farm Workers |
| Awards And Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (1994) |
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