Reagan's Bold Stride Extending Hispanic Heritage's Reach

The month was originally established as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 by President ... expanded to a month-long celebration in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. The legislative push for Hispanic Heritage Week was led by Los Angeles Congressman Edward R. Roybal, who was a strong advocate for recognizing and celebrating ... ... the Latino community. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President ... The observation was started in 1968 when President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed it to be “Hispanic Heritage Week.” President Ronald Reagan expanded ... In 1987, Rep. Esteban Torres (D-Calif.) submitted a bill to expand Hispanic Heritage Week into a Hispanic Heritage Month to cover a 30-day ... Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, ... September 15th to October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. This month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of people whose ancestors came from ... This initiative was later expanded to a full month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, and the official designation was enacted into law on ... "Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, ... Two decades later, in 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded the observance to a full month, officially designating the period from ...