History of the United States II / Unit 14 USH2 1997 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Grape Strike
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The idea
In nineteen sixty-five Filipino grape pickers led by Larry Itliong struck, Chavez's workers joined them, and the two groups merged as the United Farm Workers.
In practice
Consumers across the country boycotting grapes, and longshoremen refusing to unload them.
Where people slip
King telegraphed support, calling Chavez a brother; in nineteen seventy growers recognised the union, the anchor records.
Your place on the trail
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