Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period, and enacted into law on August 17, 1988.

Read more at: http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/

Take the Trivia Challenge: http://www.biography.com/hispanic-heritage/game.jsp

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