National hispanic heritage month 2018
National hispanic heritage month 2018
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
Cultural recognition month in the US
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Spanish: Mes nacional de la herencia hispana) is annually observed from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic culture to the nation's achievements, culture, and history.[1][2]
History
National Hispanic Heritage Week was established by legislation sponsored by Rep.
George Brown Jr. of Los Angeles and signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968,[3][4][5] taking place on the week including both September 15 and 16.[6] In 1988, the commemorative week was expanded to a month (September 15 to October 15) by legislation sponsored by Rep.
Esteban Torres (D–CA), amended by Senator Paul Simon, and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan.[3] September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the commemoration because it is the ann