1. National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2006
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the ...
Americans are a diverse people, yet we are bound by common principles that teach us what it means to be American citizens. During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the many contributions of Hispanic Americans to our country.
2. Proclamation 3869—National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1968
Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 15, 1968, as National Hispanic Heritage Week, and I call ...
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3. National Hispanic Heritage Month - History, Art & Archives - House.gov
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On this date, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the National Hispanic Heritage Week bill (P.L. 90–498) into law. In the 90th Congress (1967–1969), Representative George Edward Brown of California submitted H.J. Res. 1299, easily passing the House; the bill authorized the President to designate the week of September 15 as “National Hispanic Heritage Week.” During subsequent celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Week, Presidents issued public statements and hosted receptions while praising the contributions of Hispanic Americans to U.S. society. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus celebrated the week by citing examples of Hispanic-American contributions to the United States, drawing media attention to legislative interests for Hispanic Americans, and networking with grass roots and civil rights activists inside and outside the Hispanic-American community. In 1987, Representative Esteban Torres of California submitted H.R. 3182, a bill to expand Hispanic Heritage Week into a Hispanic Heritage Month. In his remarks, Torres noted that supporters of the legislation “want the American people to learn of our heritage. We want the public to know that we share a legacy with the rest of the country, a legacy that includes artists, writers, Olympic champions, and leaders in business, government, cinema, and science.” The month-long celebration, according to Torres, “will allow our Nation to properly observe and coordinate events and activities to celebrate Hispanic culture and achievement.” Although Torres’s bill died in committee, Senator Paul Simon of Illinois submitted S. 2200, a similar bill that amended P.L. 90–468. The Senate bill passed Congress and President Ronald W. Reagan signed it into law on August 17, 1988. One year after its passage, Representative Dale Kildee of Michigan paid tribute to Hispanic-American constituents in his district in a House Floor speech, noting that celebrants not only recognized Hispanic-American contributions to U.S. culture, “we are also commemorating the growth of our Nation’s culture, vastly broadened and enriched by its Hispanic citizens.”
4. First Day of National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. Beginning in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was originally observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week” under President Lyndon Johnson, but it was later extended to a month during President Ronald Reagan’s term in 1988.
5. The history behind Hispanic Heritage Month - Click Orlando
Sep 15, 2022 · In 1989, President George H.W. Bush, who was a sponsor of the original Week resolution more than 20 years prior, was the first president to ...
How the 31-day observation and celebration of Hispanic and Latin cultures began.
6. What is Hispanic Heritage Month? History, Facts and Why We Celebrate
Sep 1, 2023 · President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the proposed legislation into law in 1968. It wasn't until two decades later, on Aug. 17, 1988, Hispanic ...
The national observance is celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
7. NMFSC Celebrates Cultural Diversity During Hispanic Heritage Month ...
Sep 26, 2022 · Additionally, National Hispanic Heritage Month was first proclaimed by President George H. W. Bush on Sept. 14, 1989, since then all ...
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – As National Hispanic Heritage Month begins there are always moments to reflect on where we have come from as a military service to see where we are
8. Hispanic Heritage Month - Origins & Facts | HISTORY
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Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities that spans from September 15 to October 15.
9. DOD Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 15, 2021 · National Hispanic Heritage Month was first proclaimed by President George H. W. Bush in 1989. The Sept. 15 start of the heritage month is ...
The Defense Department and the nation reflect on the contributions and sacrifices Hispanics have made to the United States, not just in the military, but in all walks of life, during National Hispanic
10. The Importance of Hispanic Heritage Month - Lifeworks Northwest
Sep 19, 2022 · Bush first proclaimed the National Hispanic Heritage Month beginning on September 14, 1989. The celebration of Hispanic Heritage is a reminder ...
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15.
11. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2023
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The 2021 American Community Survey estimated the U.S. population at 331,893,745. This includes 62,529,064 (about 18.8%) who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
