Hispanic Heritage Month

Introduction Hispanic Heritage Month is a national holiday in the USA. When is it? It is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. Who initiated it and when? In the year 1968, Lyndon Johnson proclaimed National Hispanic Heritage Week.

Overview Several Latin American countries celebrate the anniversaries of independence during Hispanic Heritage Month. Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua celebrate independence on September 15. Mexico achieved independence on September 16, and Chile, on September 18. Hispanic Heritage Month was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. Hispanic Heritage Week into a month-long celebration, from September 15 through October 15.

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Interesting Facts Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the long and important presence of Hispanic Americans in North America. Hispanic Heritage Month offers a unique opportunity to highlight America’s rich Hispanic history, showcase achievements of Hispanic leaders and demonstrate how our Hispanic citizens strengthen American culture and economy.

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George Bush said… “Hispanic Americans have enriched the American way of life, and by designating this month, we attempt to recognize the millions of Hispanic Americans whose love of family, hard work, and community have helped unite us as a people and sustain us as a Nation. As entrepreneurs and public servants, scholars and artists, Hispanic Americans have provided wisdom, energy, and leadership to our communities, and to our country. We also remember those Hispanics who established the vibrant and diverse American cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Fe, San Antonio, and many others. We remember those who were instrumental in exploring and mapping our great hemisphere and we honor those proud Hispanic-American patriots who fought and died for our country in every war and conflict since our founding.”

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Hispanic Leaders Hispanic people continue to serve as leaders in all fields today...

Research Project Choose one person of Hispanic heritage from the list to research and present to the class. Create a mini-poster on 8x11 paper (not notebook paper) with information about the life and accomplishments of the person you chose. Include biographical information. When were they born? Where are they from? What schools did they attend? Degree(s), if any? What have they contributed to society? Why are they significant? What recognitions have they received? Include a photo of the person. Use this website to do your research: http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/chh/bio/ Do not plagiarize!

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