Each month Williams Wilson & Sexton, P.A. takes you Around the Globe with a short, interesting bit of history. Sign up to have Around the Globe delivered to you via e-mail each month. Also, visit our archive section for our past articles. National Hispanic Heritage Month Each year beginning in the middle of September until the middle of October Hispanic heritage is celebrated in the United States. The annual celebration serves as a way of paying homage to Hispanic Americans for their contributions to the country while also celebrating their culture and heritage. The initial Hispanic American celebration began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson. At this time the celebration was only a week long. 20 years later under President Ronald Reagan, National Hispanic Heritage week became National Hispanic Heritage month and during August of 1988 this expansion became law. The actual starting date for the month is September 15th, which coincides with the independence days of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. On September 15, 1812 these countries gained their independence from Spain. Over the years there have been varied themes during each month. Last year the theme was Hispanic Americans: Making A Positive impact on American Society. This year the theme is Getting Involved: Our Families, Our Community, Our Nation. Each year the goal is to reflect on the impact of Hispanic Americans in the United States by selecting a theme that encompasses the growth of Hispanic Americans in the past year. They have greatly contributed to our country so it is only appropriate to show Hispanic Americans the appreciation that they deserve each year.

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