Reagan's Historic Proclamation Hispanic Heritage Month's Foundation

It wasn't until nearly 20 years later that Hispanic Heritage Week was lengthened to an entire month under President Ronald Reagan. Rep ... ... the Latino community. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President ... ... Month started in 1968 as 'Hispanic Heritage Week' under President Lyndon B. Johnson. President Ronald Reagan subsequently expanded the ... Initially observed in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson, National Hispanic Heritage Month was expanded to cover ... The annual event began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson, then it and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan ... Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of ... 17, 1988, Public Law 100-402 was approved and signed by President Ronald Reagan, expanding Hispanic Heritage Week into a month-long event, from ... 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 ... It wasn't until nearly 20 years later that Hispanic Heritage Week was lengthened to an entire month under President Ronald Reagan. 15, and lasts through Oct. 15 as a way to highlight the histories, contributions and communities of those with Hispanic or Latino roots. The ...