President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Proclamation on October 8, 2012, creating the César E. Chávez National Monument in Keene, CA, at Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz, the national headquarters of the United Farmworkers of America and the home of César Chávez from 1971-1993. The La Paz property was designated a National Historic Landmark on October 8, 2012. This designation, conveyed by the Secretary of the Interior, recognizes the exceptional historic significance and integrity of this site. |
Last updated: February 28, 2024