Dennis Chavez Research Paper

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Dionisio “Dennis” Chavez was born on April 8, 1888. Dennis worked driving a grocery wagon when he
was 13 years old to help support the family. He taught himself engineering, American history and politics
at the city library, being Thomas Jefferson an important influence in Dennis’ education.
In 1922, Dennis was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives, his first sponsored reform
legislation was free text books for public school children. Chavez served two terms in the House before
moving to the Senate, where he served until his death in 1962. During his Senate career, Dennis actively
supported conservation programs, transportation, federal crop insurance, and rural electrification,
important for New Mexico. He introduced the

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