We dedicate this blog entry to Hispanic people throughout the world.The U. S. government, in wanting to recognize the accomplishments of Hispanic-American citizens created by Public Law 90-498 National Hispanic American Heritage Week on September 15, 1968. The law was later amended by Public Law 100-402 expanding it to National Hispanic Heritage Month August 17, 1988.
National Hispanic Heritage month is a month long period recognizing the contributions of Hispanics to the United States and a time to celebrate heritage and culture. It begins on September 15 - the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico declared its independence on September 16 and Chili on September 18.
Associate Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomeyor is but one example of the millions of accomplished Hispanic Americans.
