Question

When was Hispanic heritage first celebrated in the U.S.?

Answer 1

Hispanic Heritage Month was first celebrated in the United States in 1968. Initially, it was designated as a week-long observance starting on September 15, which coincides with the independence celebrations of several Latin American countries. In 1988, the observance was expanded to a month, running from September 15 to October 15, to honor the cultural contributions and histories of Hispanic and Latino Americans.