Reagan's Historic Act A Month to Honor Hispanic Culture

Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, ... In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded the celebration to a full month, giving it its current form as National Hispanic Heritage Month. The ... President Lyndon Johnson first declared Hispanic Heritage Week in September of 1968. Years later, in 1988, U.S. Rep. Esteban Torres (D- ... What began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 transformed into a 30-day period of celebrating Hispanic and Latino communities. Author: Melissa ... President Lyndon B. Johnson · Representative Esteban Torres of California submitted a bill to expand the celebration into an entire month, and ... Full Title: President Reagan's Remarks at a White House Ceremony Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Week at the Diplomatic Entrance in ... Well, good afternoon. We're here today to commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Week, and I'd like to thank the White House Hispanic Heritage Week Host ... The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day ... 15, and lasts through Oct. 15 as a way to highlight the histories, contributions and communities of those with Hispanic or Latino roots. The ... In 1987, Representative Esteban Torres of California submitted H.R. 3182, a bill to expand Hispanic Heritage Week into a Hispanic Heritage Month ...