September 15th to October 15th is
Hispanic Heritage Month. Let us take
time this month to celebrate America’s cultural diversity.
The
Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National
Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service,
Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in
paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively
influenced and enriched our nation and society.
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 starting on September 15 and ending on October
15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law
100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is
the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile
celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18,
respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls
within this 30 day period.
Learn more about people of Hispanic descent in American
History here: http://hispanicheritagemonth.gov
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