Johnson issued the first Hispanic Heritage Week presidential proclamation the same day. Those five nations declared their independence from Spain on September 15, In his proclamation, Johnson also acknowledged Mexico, which declared its independence from Spain on September 16, Although not mentioned specifically by Johnson, Chile also celebrates its independence during that week September 18, from Spain and Belize, which declared its independence from Great Britain on September 21, , was subsequently added to the list of nations specifically celebrated during what is now Hispanic Heritage Month.
From until , Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan all issued the yearly proclamations, setting aside a week to honor Hispanic Americans.
In U. Representative Esteban E. Torres of California proposed the expanding the observance to cover its current day period. And on September 14, , President George H. Bush who had been a sponsor of the original Hispanic Heritage Week resolution while serving in the House in became the first president to declare the day period from September 15 to October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
In the decades since, National Hispanic Heritage Month proclamations have been made by every sitting president of the United States. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! Subscribe for fascinating stories connecting the past to the present. And, bringing with them traditions and culture from Mexico, Spain, Paul Simon of Illinois submitted a similar bill that Reagan signed into law. The contributions of Hispanics and Latinos to the United States are long and storied: Key pointed out that the first known colony in America was not Jamestown, but the Spanish colony of St.
Augustine in Florida. She added, "Latinos are Americans, and they form part of this American fabric. A growing population. But Hispanic Heritage Month is a chance for the country to acknowledge not only the rich history of its diverse Hispanic communities, but who they are today, said Felix Sanchez, chairman of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts.
Census release shows America is more diverse and more multiracial than ever. Part of that contemporary context is the fact that Hispanics and Latinos make up an increasing portion of the overall US population. Comparatively, the US population not of Hispanic or Latino origin grew just 4.
Between and , just over half of the total US population growth -- This growth is just another reason why Hispanic Heritage Month is important, Key said.
However, the origin of the festivities dates back to September , when the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson, signed an executive order for the creation of Hispanic Heritage Week that began on September 17 th each year. Since then, it has been held every year around the US through festivals, shows, art, conferences, community gatherings and many more events.
As part of this celebration, we reaffirm our commitment to work for Hispanics, with special emphasis on older adults. Only together, as communities, can we continue to fight in building a free, diverse and just country for all Americans. We strongly urge you to participate in activities that do not jeopardize your safety during the COVID pandemic.
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