Death And Legacy

Chavez died in his sleep on April 23, 1993, in the small farmworker town of San Luis, Arizona. More than 50,000 people attended his funeral.

Chavez's motto, "Si se puede!" ("Yes, it can be done!"), coined during his 1972 fast in Arizona, embodies the uncommon legacy he left for people around the world. His birthday, March 31, is an official holiday in 10 states. In 1994, President Bill Clinton posthumously awarded Chavez the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, at the White House.

Chavez liked to say that his job as an organizer was helping ordinary people do extraordinary things. He gave people the faith to believe in themselves, even if they were poor and unable to receive the best education. Chavez succeeded where many others failed for 100 years to organize farmworkers.

What do you think?

Cesar Chavez's birthday was made a holiday in 1o states because he did an extraordinary thing and helped many people that needed it the most.  What other person do you think should receive the same honors Chavez did? Why? Explain what they did and why they deserve these honors in the comments below. Write at least one paragraph.