Rodolfo 'Corky' Gonzales is best known for his epic poem that helped define Chicano identity, titled:
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Correct answer: I am Joaquín
Published in 1967, 'I am Joaquín' traces the history of the Mexican people from indigenous roots through the conquest to the modern American experience. It provided a powerful narrative of cultural pride and resistance for the movement.
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