Ducor to Porterville, March 18

Jesús Marín “Marín” Barrera, José Raúl “Rico” Barrera, and Gilberto “Beto” Garza playing their instruments. Porterville, 1966. Photo by John Kouns.

Marchers spent the night in Ducor and headed towards Porterville, 12.5 miles north. In the afternoon, they passed through Terra Bella before stopping at Porterville College. When they reached downtown Porterville, a crowd of 150 people, along with a band, greeted them. A meeting and rally took place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, followed by a potluck dinner in Murray Park. Marchers spent the night in homes or sleeping outdoors. (Go to Day 3)

César Chávez and others resting. Terra Bella, CA, 1966

César Chávez (reading a newspaper) and other marchers sit and rest during the march to Sacramento. An American flag and a Huelga-NFWA sign are visible. Terra Bella, California, March 18, 1966. Photo by John Kouns.

Luis Valdez reads the Plan of Delano at Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, Porterville, CA, 1966

Luis Valdez reads the Plan of Delano to a crowd of farmworkers and marchers gathered at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall. Porterville, California, March 18, 1966. Photo by John Kouns

People marching in Porterville, CA, 1966

Marshall Ganz (left, back), Jesús Suárez (playing snare drum), José Raúl “Rico” Barrera (playing the guitar), Jesús Marín “Marín” Barrera (playing the accordion), and Pete Cárdenas (right, wearing sunglasses) walk with marchers during the march to Sacramento. Porterville, California, March 18, 1966. Photo by John Kouns

Dolores Huerta and two girls at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, Porterville, CA, 1966

Dolores Huerta and two girls are standing under a painting of Lady Liberty at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall. Porterville, California, March 18, 1966. Photo by John Kouns.

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