Reagan's Visionary Move Hispanic Heritage Month's Creation

September 15th to October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. This month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of people whose ancestors came from ... Full Title: President Reagan's Remarks at a White House Ceremony Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Week at the Diplomatic Entrance in ... In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded the celebration to a full month, giving it its current form as National Hispanic Heritage Month. The ... 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 ... On August 17, 1988, Congress passed a law to extend it into a monthlong holiday during Ronald Reagan's presidency ... Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, ... The four-week period is about honoring the way Hispanic populations have shaped the U.S. in the past and present, Lammers said. “It gives us a ... ... Month started in 1968 as 'Hispanic Heritage Week' under President Lyndon B. Johnson. President Ronald Reagan subsequently expanded the ... This month is due to a law, signed by former President Lyndon B. Johnson, which incorporated Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, commemorating the ... The purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15) is to recognize the contributions and vital presence of Hispanic and Latino ...