Highway City to Madera, March 26

Marchers playing the guitar walk on the road during the march to Sacramento. Madera, California, March 26, 1966. Photo by John Kouns.

Marching to Madera, supporters from Stockton, Santa Clara, and Fresno, including University of the Pacific students, swelled the march to about 300 people. Barred from U.S. Highway 99, they covered 20 miles on county roads. Once in Madera, dinner was offered by the Madera Community Service Organization, and local residents opened their homes to the marchers for the night. (Go to Day 11)

Marchers walk by water canal, Highway City, CA, 1966

Marchers walk by water canal on their way to Sacramento. A marcher carries a sign that says, “United Farm Workers of Santa Clara County.” Highway City, California, March 26, 1966. Photo by John Kouns.

Farm worker poses with a shovel in a field, Madera, CA, 1966

A farm worker poses with a shovel in a field during the march to Sacramento. Madera, California, March 26, 1966. Photo by John Kouns.

Pete Cárdenas and marchers walk on the street, Madera, CA, 1966

Pete Cárdenas (Virgin of Guadalupe-NFWA banner) and marchers walk on the street in Madera during the march to Sacramento. Marchers are carrying the Mexican and American flags. Madera, California, March 26, 1966. Photo by John Kouns.

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