National Hispanic Heritage Month 1995

National Hispanic Heritage Month 1995 Events Button Museum
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Event
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Illustrations
US Postal Service
Text on Button NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Sept. 15 Oct 15, 1995
Image Description

Color illustration of two people and a cat-like animal with a blue background and a white outer edge with black text
Back Style
Locking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
3 inch
Year / Decade Made
1995
1990s
Additional Information

National Hispanic Heritage Month originated in 1968 as a way to celebrate Hispanic Americans and their culture which is contribued to American society.  The decision to celebrate in September is a result of five Central American countries celebrating their independence at that time.  Every year the President issues a Proclamation to designate the time of September as National Hispanic Heritage Month.  On September 14th, 1995, President Clinton issued Proclamation 6823 honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month.  
Catalog ID EV0159