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People Who Made a Difference

Many people throughout the United States supported the United Farm Workers in its struggle to achieve dignity and justice. They shared in the struggles, the frustrations and triumphed in the union's victories. They helped build the UFW.

  • reuther and chavez

    Walter P. Reuther, president of the UAW, marching with Cesar Chavez in Delano, California

  • teachers

    Long Beach Federation of Teachers, Local 1263 giving support, 1973

  • subway supporter

    Supporter on subway

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