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National Hispanic Heritage Month is the period from September 15 to October 15 in the United States when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate the group’s heritage and culture.Hispanic Heritage Week was approved by president Lyndon Johnson and the length of it was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period (September 15 – October 15).

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country
Latin America, Canada, United States
meaning
Celebration of Hispanic and Latino Americans contributions

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