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Hispanic Heritage Month: A celebration of History & Culture!

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Rich culture, heroism, revolutions and wars, and doings passed through by our ancestors have led us to where we are today. From our beliefs and traditions, down to our skin color and diverse culture. It all drove us to celebrate the National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed by Americans from September 15 to October 15.  This is a celebration of the history, culture, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, with the approval of Public Law 100-402. This 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 period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.   The day of September 15 is significant enough because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicara...