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National Hispanic Heritage Month

Thursday, September 15th, 2016

September 15, 2016

Today, September 15, marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Mes de la Herencia Hispana) in the United States. The month recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans and celebrates their heritage and culture. September 15 was chosen to begin the month because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico (September 16), Chile (September 18), and Belize (September 21) also celebrate independence days during Hispanic Heritage Month. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover the 30-day period from September 15 to October 15.

A postage stamp printed in USA showing an image of seven proud Hispanic Americans marines, soldiers and veterans, circa 1984. Credit: © Shutterstock

This 1984 U.S. postage stamp honors the service of Hispanic Americans in the military. It is one of several U.S. stamps honoring the heritage of Hispanic Americans. Credit: © Shutterstock

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