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Spotlight of the Month from SIRS Discoverer and WebFind
September 2006

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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 as:

Hispanic-Americans

Say "Hi!" to Spanish!

Hispanic Population Soars

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Latino Politicians Gain Clout in U.S.

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:

A More Perfect Union: The Creation of the U.S. Constitution

Introduction to United States Government

Constitution of the United States

September Holidays

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 (DOL)

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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Last Updated on September 4, 2006

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