From today, National Hispanic Heritage Month unfurls its vibrant celebrations of Hispanic Americans" contributions to US culture and society. The date coincides with the independence days of several Latin American nations, like Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile. Established as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, it was expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Bukhansan National Park, South Korea
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Explorer of the sea
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Formal garden at Château de Villandry, Loire Valley, France
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Chestnut-eared aracari in the Pantanal, Brazil
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Daylight saving time
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High seas commerce
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Winter solstice
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Celebrating World Art Day
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A day for the dolphins
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Observing World Braille Day in Bavaria
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Vote!
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Welcome to the Ring of Fire
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White dunes, blue lagoons
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These patterns tell a story
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Yellowstone for the National Park Services birthday
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Tegallalang terrace farms in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Going head-to-head with winter
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Happy Star Wars Day!
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We heart Berlin
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Bathing huts in Skåne County, Sweden
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Atrani, Amalfi Coast, Italy
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Manarola, Cinque Terre National Park, Liguria, Italy
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Unbearable cuteness
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Here’s looking at you, teachers
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Ambassadors of the airwaves
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National Dolphin Day
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Arromanches-les-Bains for the 81st anniversary of D-Day
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Flamenco dancers
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A bridge of Madison County
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