When Was Hispanic Heritage First Celebrated In The Us

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When Was Hispanic Heritage First Celebrated In The Us

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When was Hispanic Heritage first celebrated in the US?

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Hispanic Heritage was first officially celebrated in the United States in 1968.

  1. Hispanic Heritage Week:

    • President Lyndon B. Johnson designated the week beginning September 15 as Hispanic Heritage Week.

  2. Hispanic Heritage Month:

    • In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded it to Hispanic Heritage Month, covering from September 15 to October 15.

    • The timeframe includes the independence anniversaries of Latin American countries like Mexico, Chile, and Costa Rica.

This celebration honors the cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic Americans.