Visalia to Cutler, March 22

César Chávez (right of the American flag, holding cane) and lead marchers walk through a city street in Visalia during the march to Sacramento. The Mexican flag, the American flag, and the Virgin of Guadalupe-NFWA banner are visible. California, March 22, 1966. Photo by John Kouns.

After walking for 15 miles and despite facing some protesters wielding Schenley liquor (the boycott target of the National Farm Workers Association, NFWA), marchers reached Cutler and received local support. That day, James Farmer, ex-director of the Congress for Racial Equality (CORE), encouraged Stanislaus State College students to join the march as it passed through Turlock. (Go to Day 7)

Man watching marchers during the march to Sacramento, Visalia, CA, 1966

Man sits on a tree stump as marchers walk past during the march to Sacramento. Visalia, California, March 22, 1966. Photo by John Kouns.

Roberto Bustos and lead marchers walk in Visalia during the march to Sacramento

Roberto Bustos (Thunderbird apron) and lead marchers walk in Visalia at the intersection of Liberty Street during the march to Sacramento. The Mexican flag, the American flag, and the Virgin of Guadalupe-NFWA banner are visible. California, March 22, 1966. Photo by John Kouns.

Roberto Bustos and lead marchers walk on the road during the march to Sacramento.

Roberto Bustos (left) and lead marchers walk on the road during the march to Sacramento. The marchers are carrying the Virgin of Guadalupe-NFWA banner and the American flag. There are crates of soda on the road. California, March 22, 1966. Photo by John Kouns.

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