His legacy will live on in our hearts and hopes and in our dreams. To quote him. si se puede. yes. it can be done. This is the same cry we hear today. a cry of justice and equality and opportunity for all to have the American Dream here in the United States. Cesar represents the true essence of hope for many of us. From humble beginnings. Cesar was born near Yuma. Arizona. grew up in a migrant labor camp. and fought against the exploitation of workers at an early age. In 1944. Cesar joined the United States Navy and honorably served his country as a veteran.