Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in celebration and recognition of the history, culture and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The Hispanic and Latinx communities have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service. https://go.usa.gov/xUPXY

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Farm Workers at Elzaburu Workers’ Camp

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Photograph of Mexican Laborers

In 1942, the "Bracero" Program opened the door for Mexican laborers to take various agriculture and railroad jobs. For over 20 years, families like the one pictured in this 1944 photograph traveled across the border to work the harvest.

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“Over the Top” Experiences of Texan Mexicans in the WWI Trenches

Sargent Miguel Barrera of Company B, 141st Infantry honestly described feeling “green,” and naive to the realities of war. The Tejano’s account is one of brutal German fire in the Champagne Sector of the Meuse-Argonne offensive between October 6th and October 28th, 1918.

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“Over the Top” Experiences of Texan Mexicans in the WWI Trenches

Account of Sgt. Joe Benavides, 141st Inf. HQ Co. 36th Division, of going "over the top" In a simple account with clear penmanship, Sgt. Joe Benavides notes, “Though I didn’t get into action I performed the duties of a mess Sgt feeding the men and taking Chow to them while they were in action.”

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“Over the Top” Experiences of Texan Mexicans in the WWI Trenches

Personal account of Private Pablo Cortez, Company M, 141st Infantry, which combines broken Spanish and some phonetic English in his description of "going over the top"

"Two Latin girls pose in front of a wall of graffiti in Lynch Park in Brooklyn, New York City. This project is a portrait of the inner city environment. It contains life, great murals on the walls of buildings and people enjoying themselves. Today's inner city is a contradiction to main stream America's gas station expressways shopping centers and track homes. Blacks, latins and poor whites live there." (This photograph was taken by Danny Lyon, June 1974). #historicPOC #humansofhistory Vintage New York, Danny Lyon, Latino Girls, Jamel Shabazz, Latin Girls, New York Photos, National Archives, 1970s Fashion, Two Girls

"Two Latin girls pose in front of a wall of graffiti in Lynch Park in Brooklyn, New York City. This project is a portrait of the inner city environment. It contains life, great murals on the walls of buildings and people enjoying themselves. Today's inner city is a contradiction to main stream America's gas station expressways shopping centers and track homes. Blacks, latins and poor whites live there." (This photograph was taken by Danny Lyon, June 1974). #historicPOC #humansofhistory

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"Chicano teenager in El Paso's Second Ward. A classic 'Barrio' which is slowly giving way to urban renewal." (This photograph was taken by Danny Lyon, May 1972). #historicPOC #humansofhistory

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As part of a study of rural communities for the Bureau of Agricultural Economics, photographer Irvin Rusinow (1914-1990) documented Hispanic farms and villages in Taos, New Mexico, on the eve of World War II. (This photograph is of Patricia Barela's daughter, taken by Irivin Rusinow, December 1941). #historicPOC #humansofhistory

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La foto presenta al presidente George W. Bush y a la primera dama Laura Bush saludando al presidente mexicano Vicente Fox y a su esposa Martha Sahagún de Fox en el Pórtico Norte de la Casa Blanca. Identificador de los Archivos Nacionales: 7369311

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The photo features President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush greeting Mexican President Vicente Fox and his wife Martha Sahagun de Fox at the North Portico of the White House. National Archives Identifier 7369311

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Rita Moreno ha inspirado a muchas personas a lo largo de su exitosa carrera como actriz y artista de teatro. Como la primera actriz hispana en ganar un Oscar en 1961, Rita abrió la puerta para los latinos en la industria del entretenimiento. Ha obtenido la Medalla Presidencial de la Libertad por el presidente Bush en 2004 y la Medalla Nacional de las Artes por el presidente Obama en 2009. Identificador de los Archivos Nacionales: 7431430

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Rita Moreno has inspired many people throughout her celebrated career as an actress and stage performer. As the first Hispanic actress to win an Academy Award in 1961, she opened the door for hopeful Latinos in the entertainment industry. She has earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Bush in 2004 and the National Medal of the Arts from President Obama in 2009 for her wide-ranging body of work and success in the entertainment industry. National Archives Identifier: 7431430

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Puerto Rico Photography

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Jesús T. Piñero fue el primer puertorriqueño nombrado para el cargo de gobernador bajo la administración de los EE.UU.. Presentó un proyecto de ley para establecer un status político permanente para la isla, de mutuo acuerdo entre Puerto Rico y los Estados Unidos. Piñero fue gobernador hasta 1949, cuando PR celebró su primera elección para este puesto y Luis Muñoz Marín del Partido Popular Democrático fue elegido como gobernador. Identificador de los Archivos Nacionales: 200465

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Jesús T. Piñero was the first Puerto Rican appointed to the post of Governor of Puerto Rico under the U.S. administration. He submitted a bill to establish a permanent political status for the Island by mutual agreement between PR and the USA. Piñero served as governor until 1949, when Puerto Rico celebrated its first popular election for this position and Luis Muñoz Marín of the Popular Democratic Party was elected governor. National Archives Identifier: 200465

La Guerra Hispano-Americana de 1898 fue un conflicto entre Estados Unidos y España que acabó con el dominio colonial español en América y dio lugar a la adquisición de los EEUU de territorios en el Pacífico occidental y América Latina a través del Tratado de París. El Tratado de París fue firmado el 10 de diciembre 1898. La imagen es una fotografía de una batalla en la Guerra Hispano-Estadounidense de 1898. Identificador de los Archivos Nacionales: 598580 Latin America, Treaty Of Paris, Spanish Colonial

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National Archives NextGen Catalog

La Guerra Hispano-Americana de 1898 fue un conflicto entre Estados Unidos y España que acabó con el dominio colonial español en América y dio lugar a la adquisición de los EEUU de territorios en el Pacífico occidental y América Latina a través del Tratado de París. El Tratado de París fue firmado el 10 de diciembre 1898. La imagen es una fotografía de una batalla en la Guerra Hispano-Estadounidense de 1898. Identificador de los Archivos Nacionales: 598580

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