Hispanic Heritage Month
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We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. The observation began 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. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.
View related records in the Archives Catalog, including records about Puerto Rico, prominent Hispanic Americans, and Hispanic and Latino issues in the United States.
President Barack Obama Greets Justice Sonia Sotomayor before her investiture ceremony at the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, September 8, 2009. NAID 118817965
President Barack Obama recognizes Medal of Honor honorees, from left, Staff Sgt. Melvin Morris, Sgt. 1st Class Jose Rodela, and Spc.4 Santiago J. Erevia, during the Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, March 18, 2014. NAID 159982155
César Chávez, United Farm Workers of America leader, July 1972. (Photo by Cornelius M. Keyes) NAID 544069
United Farm Workers of America co-founder Dolores Huerta attends an event marking the establishment of the César Chávez National Monument at Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz, Keene, CA, October 8, 2012. NAID 55142212
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro speaks at a diversity panel at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC. NAID 146150911
Pilot Sidney M. Gutierrez, sitting in the commander's seat on the flight deck of the orbiter Columbia, goes over a procedure list, June 10, 1999. NAID 22581289
Photo of Roberto Clemente taken from his military service record, dated September 30, 1958. NAID 7329767
President George W. Bush acknowledges dancer and actress Chita Rivera (center) during a reception for recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors of 2002.
Lin-Manuel Miranda (far left), creator of the Broadway musical Hamilton, listens to President Barack Obama's closing remarks following a performance of musical selections from Hamilton in the East Room of the White House, March 14, 2016. (Official White House photo by Pete Souza)
Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez takes a selfie with First Lady Michelle Obama before the 85th Annual League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Convention and Exposition in New York City, July 10, 2014. NAID 176550250
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