Things you may or may not know about Chavez
Things you may or may not know about Chavez
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Hunger Strikes
Hunger Strikes
Throughout his life, Cesar went on three hunger strikes to protest laws and terrible working conditions.
Presidential Slogan
Presidential Slogan
Chavez's slogan "Si Se Puede!" was the inspiration behind President Obama's first campaign slogan, yes we can.
Famous Grandson
Famous Grandson
One of Cesar's many grandchildren is the pro golfer, Sam Chavez who plays on the PGA Tour.
Job Offer
Cesar once turned down the job of being JFK's head of peace corps for parts of Latin America.
Cargo Ship
In 2011, an US navy cargo ship was named afrer Chavez: it is called the USNS Cesar Chavez.
General Director
In 1958, Cesar became the general director of CSO, the same company that gave him his inital training as an organizer.
Family
Like his parents, Chavez had many kids, he and his wife, Helen had eight children in total: making them a family of ten!
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