The U.S. Government created National Hispanic Heritage Week on Sept. 17, 1968. The law was later amended, expanding the event to National Hispanic Heritage Month on Aug. 17, 1988.
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Hispanic Heritage Month is cccelebrated for all of the hispanic race.
what year did congress approve Hispanic Herritange month
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 to honor the contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States. The start date, September 15, coincides with the independence celebrations of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. This month-long observance highlights the rich cultural heritage, history, and achievements of Hispanic communities across the nation.
Hispanic heretage month is a month long celebration from september 15th to october 15th. So technically the whole month is a holiday.
Hispanic Hetitage Month
1968
it starts on september 15 becuase independance day of mexico is on september 16
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Hispanic Heritage Month is important because it celebrates the Independence won after the wars they fought to get where they are now. It's the EXACT reason why Black History Month exists as well . . . . :]
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