The son of Mexican immigrants, Cesar Chavez was born in Yuma, Arizona on March 31, 1927. This American hero went on to become arguably the most influential activist and advocate for immigrant rights in the U.S. In 2014, President Obama proclaimed March 31 National Cesar Chavez Day, saying: “Cesar Chavez’s legacy provides lessons from which all Americans can learn. One person can change the course of a nation and improve the lives of countless individuals.”
