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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Winter scenery near Kuhmo, Finland
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Happy Independence Day!
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Goats don t grow on trees
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The ruins of Italica, Andalusia, Spain
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Summer Olympics begin in Paris
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Spring equinox
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Come out of your shell for World Turtle Day
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International Beaver Day
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Via Krupp, Capri, Italy
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Leap day
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Is that a face in the sand?
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Central Highlands of Vietnam
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Uncommon clouds are gathering
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Commemorating the life of a famous railroad conductor
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Flowers by the sea
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Colle Santa Lucia, Dolomites, Italy
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World Hello Day
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Flower of Life symbol drawn in snow
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Endangered Species Day
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Silver-studded blue butterflies
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Death Valley National Park, California
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Veterans Day
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
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An island oasis in the Indian Ocean
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Make your way up a picturesque passageway of Chefchaouen
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Celebrating all things Austen
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Reflecting on one of the world s strangest rivers
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Porthcawl Lighthouse, Wales, UK
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The citadel in Bonifacio, Southern Corsica, France
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