"MANY BACKGROUNDS, MANY STORIES...ONE AMERICAN SPIRIT"
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Hispanic American Heritage Month for 2011: Sept. 15 - Oct. 15.
"In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. The observance was expanded in 1988 by Congress to a month long celebration (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15), effective the following year. America celebrates the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean."
"Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively."
Population - 50.5 million, the Hispanic population of the United States as of April 1, 2010, making people of Hispanic origin the nation's largest ethnic or race minority. Hispanics constituted 16.3 percent of the nation's total population. In addition, there are 3.7 million residents of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory.
43% - Percentage increase in the Hispanic population between April 1, 2000, and April 1, 2010, making Hispanics the fastest-growing minority group. (population statistics, U.S. Census - http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/cb11-ff18.html )
Hispanic Heritage Awards, Hispanic Heritage Foundation http://www.hispanicheritage.org/hispanic.php
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