Hispanic Heritage Month 2012: Sept. 15 – Oct. 15

In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. The observance was expanded in 1988 by Congress to a month-long celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), effective the following year.

The United States celebrates the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
 

Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.

Cleveland Public Library Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan Calendar of Events

Ohio State celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Free Hispanic Heritage Month Programs Sponsored by Lorain Public Library System’s South Lorain Branch Library

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