Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic
Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15,
by celebrating the histories, cultures and
contributions of American citizens whose ancestors
came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central
and South America.
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic
Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by
celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of
American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain,
Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage
Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was
expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover
a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on August 17,
1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage
Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was
expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to
cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on
The day ofAugust
September
15 isonsignificant
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the
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the approval
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anniversary
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100-402.
countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, HonduThe day ofInSeptember
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ras and Nicaragua.
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the anniversary of independence for Latin American
celebrate countries
their independence
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30-day period.
Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October
12, falls within this 30-day period.
Source: www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov
Source: www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov
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