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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:

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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