Goodloe Elementary celebrates Heritage

Special to The Canton News

Goodloe Elementary students enjoyed learning more about various cultures while celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month during the month of September. September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. This celebration is to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have inspired other to achieve success. 

According to the National Archives, The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.