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September 2006INFOhio provides this information from the SIRS
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September 2006 Spotlight: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Ever since Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain established the first permanent
European settlement in Saint Augustine, Florida, in 1565, Hispanic culture has influenced
American society. Hispanic-Americans have played key roles in the nation's history; one
such example was Spanish-American David Farragut, named the U.S. Navy's
first-ever Admiral in 1862. Politically, Hispanic-Americans have made an impact as well,
with a growing number of elected Hispanic-American officials serving in public office, and
other political candidates actively courting the Latino vote. Hispanic-Americans are now
the nation's largest minority group, representing 13.7% of the total population, and
mainstream popular culture is rapidly embracing Latino traditions in music, dance and
cuisine. Observe Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually
from September 15 to October 15, by reading more about Hispanic-American customs and
culture in such SIRS Discoverer articles
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Discoverer WebFind: U.S. Constitution
Celebrate the U.S. Constitution! This critical document establishes the federal
government of the United States and defines its powers. It also enumerates the basic
rights of all U.S. citizens. Here are just a few Celebrate the U.S. Constitution! This
critical document establishes the federal government of the United States and defines its
powers. It also enumerates the basic rights of all U.S. citizens. Here are just a few SIRS Discoverer WebFind featured
sites:
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The History of Labor Day
"Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is
dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers." (DOL) Read
about the history and meaning of Labor Day on this page. Source: U.S. Department of Labor
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Labor Day 2006
"The first observance of Labor Day is believed to have been a parade on Sept. 5,
1882, in New York, N.Y., probably organized by Peter J. McGuire, a Carpenters and Joiners
Union secretary. By 1893, more than half the states were observing Labor Day on one day or
another and a bill to establish it as a federal holiday was introduced in Congress.
President Grover Cleveland signed the bill in 1894 designating the first Monday in
September as Labor Day." (U.S. CENSUS BUREAU) Learn more from this collection of
Labor Day facts and statistics. Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
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