César E. Chávez National Monument

Description

César E. Chávez National Monument [also known as known as Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz (La Paz)] was established through Presidential Proclamation under the 1906 Antiquities Act and was designated a National Historic Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior on October 8, 2012. Located in Keene, California, the property is recognized for its historic significance to César Estrada Chávez and the farm worker movement. The National Park Service manages the monument and is charged, through the proclamation,with ensuring that the monument fulfills the following purposes for the benefit of present and future generations:(1) to preserve the historic resources; (2) to commemorate the life and work of César Chávez; and (3) to interpret the struggles and achievements of the broader farm worker movement throughout the United States.

Duration

3 minutes, 45 seconds

Credit

NPS Video

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