<P> Hispanic Heritage Week was established by legislation sponsored by Rep. Edward R. Roybal ( D - Los Angeles ) first proclaimed President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 . The commemorative week was expanded by legislation sponsored by Rep. Esteban E. Torres ( D - Pico Rivera ) and implemented by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30 - day period ( September 15 - October 15 ) . It was enacted into law on August 17 , 1988 on the approval of Public Law 100 - 402 . </P>
<P> Hispanic Heritage Week was established by legislation sponsored by Rep. Edward R. Roybal ( D - Los Angeles ) first proclaimed President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 . The commemorative week was expanded by legislation sponsored by Rep. Esteban E. Torres ( D - Pico Rivera ) and implemented by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30 - day period ( September 15 - October 15 ) . It was enacted into law on August 17 , 1988 on the approval of Public Law 100 - 402 . </P>
when did the usa start celebrating hispanic heritage month
when did the usa start celebrating hispanic heritage month
1968
1968