Art & History

National Statuary Hall Collection

New Mexico

Image of New Mexico statue

Dennis Chavez, 1888–1962

Statesman

Chavez was the first Hispanic American to serve in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. During his 31 years in Congress, he lobbied for fair labor practices and defended the rights of ethnic minorities.

Felix de Weldon, Bronze, 1966 Back to List >>
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