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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Each year, from September 15 to October 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month with the aim of celebrating the contributions of our fellow Americans of Hispanic ancestry.
The history of National Hispanic Heritage Month dates back to 1968, when the U.S. Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to designate a week in September as Hispanic Heritage Week.
By 1988 the celebration became a month-long event from September 15 through October 15 of each year. Since then, National Hispanic Heritage Month has been a month that officially acknowledges and commemorates the history and culture of those Americans who trace their ancestry and culture to Spain and Latin America.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Why is Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15?
It started in 1968 as National Hispanic Heritage week, which encompassed September 15 and 16, to celebrate Hispanic Americans and the anniversaries of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa Rico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua as well as Mexico’s independence on September 16. Congress later passed a public law expanding the observance to a full month, concluding on October 15.
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The Cosmic Race: Who Are Hispanics Anyway?
Marie Arana commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library of Congress. Arana is the former editor in chief of "Book World" at The Washington Post and a senior consultant to the Librarian of Congress.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with resources and items from the Library of Congress collections. pin.it/2YTHjiV
Exploring the Early Americas
Discover the Library of Congress online exhibit, "Exploring Early Americas" this Hispanic Heritage Month! The exhibit features selections from the more than 3,000 rare maps, documents, paintings, prints, and artifacts, to provide insight into indigenous cultures, the drama of the encounters between Native Americans and European explorers and settlers, and the pivotal changes caused by the meeting of the American and European worlds. Check it out: go.usa.gov/xRACp
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Early Cartography of Panama & Darien
Due to its role as a world's crossroads, the Isthmus of Panama has been one of the most mapped regions in the Americas. Hernan Arauz examines some of Panama's most significant maps and their interpretation and how the feats of the early conquistadors, buccaneers, surveyors and explorers influenced the development of cartography there. youtu.be/4cZ74SzmQIQ
Handbook of Latin American Studies
Wanting to do some research this Hispanic Heritage Month but don't know where to start? Check out the Library of Congress Handbook of Latin American Studies. The Handbook is a bibliography on Latin America consisting of works selected and annotated by scholars; each year, more than 130 academics from around the world choose over 5,000 works for inclusion in the Handbook. Explore this guide to available resources: go.usa.gov/xRAr7
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In the Classroom
Teachers — the Library has materials to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! The Library of Congress has some wonderful materials for you and your students. Try their lesson plan on the The Huexotzinco Codex, which combines a primary source from the native peoples of Mexico with a math activity. Check out more ideas: go.usa.gov/xRGth
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Hispanic Americans in Politics
Visit the Library of Congress to learn about the first Hispanic American in Congress this Hispanic Heritage Month! Florida, New Mexico, and California -- were the first to send Hispanic representatives to the U.S. Congress. Read more: go.usa.gov/xRACx
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Hispanic Americans in Congress 1922-2012
Terrance Rucker and Tracy North present this published comprehensive history that highlights the accomplishments of the Hispanic Americans who have served in Congress, from Delegate Joseph M. Hernandez of Florida in 1822 to the freshman Members of the 112th Congress.
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Hispanic Resources at the Library
Check out the Hispanic Division at the Library of Congress to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! The Library's Hispanic Division offers a wealth of information on Latin America, the Caribbean, Hispanics and Portuguese in the United States, the Iberian Peninsula, and other places where Iberian culture dominated and has survived. Explore their online collections: go.usa.gov/xR7w3
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75th Anniversary of the Hispanic Reading Room
The Hispanic Reading Room of the Library of Congress celebrates its 75th anniversary and the 78th anniversary of the "Handbook of Latin American Studies." HLAS, prepared since 1939 at the Hispanic Division, is an authoritative annual, annotated bibliography in the humanities and social sciences.
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Hispanic Veterans
To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Library of Congress Veterans History Project has highlighted twelve stories profiling American veterans of Hispanic descent. The presentation chronicles the wartime experience of Hispanic American veterans through audio- and videotaped interviews, letters, photographs and written memoirs from the VHP collections. Learn more about these men and women who put their lives on the line for their country: go.usa.gov/xRGz4
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Gracias por su servicio!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring those who have served their country. Get involved with the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress and learn more!
Hispanic Writers
This Hispanic Heritage month, discover a new author with the Library of Congress! "Spotlight on U.S. Hispanic Writers” features emerging and established American poets and prose writers of Hispanic descent who write predominantly in English. In each segment the featured poet or writer participates in a moderated discussion with the chief of the Hispanic Division, as well as reads from his or her work. Discover the authors: go.usa.gov/xR7AS
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Pablo Neruda in the Heart of the Library of Congress
Bill Fisher addresses Pablo Neruda's relationship with the Library of Congress. He discusses the role of Librarian of Congress, Archibald MacLeish and Francisco Aguilera of the Library's Hispanic Division, who introduced Neruda to English-speaking readers.
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For Teachers
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the classroom! Teaching with the the Library of Congress highlights examples of the rich cultural traditions of Hispanic Americans and their ancestors from long ago. Have your primary source analysis tools ready to guide you and your students in exploring, enjoying, and celebrating some of these wonderful images from the collections. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xRAgF
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Artemio Posadas: Mexican Music & Dance from California
Artemio Posadas was born in 1948 and raised in the northeastern Mexican state of San Luis Potosi, in the cultural region known as La Huasteca. As a youth, Posadas became fascinated with the region's music known as son huasteco, with its singing style embellished with falsetto breaks and a rich practice of poetic, instrumental, and dance improvisation.
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