Question
Who came up with the idea of celebrating the Hispanic culture in the USA?
When was the first year we started celebrating Hispanic culture?
When was the first year we started celebrating Hispanic culture?
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The idea of celebrating Hispanic culture in the United States was initiated by a California Congressman named George E. Brown. In 1968, he proposed the establishment of Hispanic Heritage Week to recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. The week was selected to coincide with several significant dates, including the independence days of several Latin American countries.
In 1988, the week was expanded to a month-long celebration, officially designated as Hispanic Heritage Month, which is now observed from September 15 to October 15. The first Hispanic Heritage Week was celebrated in 1968, and the celebration became a month-long event in 1988.
In 1988, the week was expanded to a month-long celebration, officially designated as Hispanic Heritage Month, which is now observed from September 15 to October 15. The first Hispanic Heritage Week was celebrated in 1968, and the celebration became a month-long event in 1988.