Category: National Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month at the National Archives | Mes de la Herencia Hispana en los Archivos Nacionales

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Archives History, National Hispanic Heritage Month

Today’s post comes from Anayeli Nunez at the National Archives and is available in both English and Spanish. Each year the National Archives coordinates a number of public events—film screenings, guest speakers, and even musical performances—in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. These events all highlight the history and culture of Hispanic individuals and their tremendous contributions … Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month at the National Archives | Mes de la Herencia Hispana en los Archivos Nacionales

Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month | Empezando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Hispanic Heritage Month

Today’s post comes from Anayeli Nuñez at the George Washington University. She is a former National Archives intern who created a series of posts for Hispanic Heritage Month in both English and Spanish. Stayed tuned to read her posts!  Last spring I had the fortune of being an intern at the National Archives. It was what … Continue reading Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month | Empezando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Wedding in Rural Querétaro

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. House

It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month! Visit our web page for resources on related records and how we are commemorating the month. Today’s post comes from Adam Berenbak, an archivist in the Center for Legislative Archives at the National Archives in Washington, DC.  A stone wall, tortillas, and a somber stare on the faces of those framed in … Continue reading Wedding in Rural Querétaro

Origins of National Hispanic Heritage Month

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. House, U.S. Senate, Uncategorized

It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month! Visit our web page for resources on related records and how we are commemorating the month. Today's post comes from Kate Mollan, an archivist in the Center for Legislative Archives at the National Archives in Washington, DC.  It is in the tradition of our country to recognize, cherish and conserve the many … Continue reading Origins of National Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic and Latino Organization (HALO) at the National Archives

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Archives History, National Hispanic Heritage Month

It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month! Visit our web page for resources on related records and how we are commemorating the month. Today’s post comes from Kathleen Brown, an archivist in the Textual Processing unit at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland. She is also co-chair of the Hispanic and Latino Organization (HALO) Employee Affinity … Continue reading Hispanic and Latino Organization (HALO) at the National Archives

Rita Moreno, first Hispanic actress to win the Academy Award

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Hispanic Heritage Month, Presidents

Concluding our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, this post comes from Idaliz Marie Ortiz Morales, intern in the National Archives Office of Strategy and Communications. English Version:  Rita Moreno has inspired many people throughout her celebrated career as an actress and stage performer. As the first Hispanic actress to win an Academy Award in 1961, … Continue reading Rita Moreno, first Hispanic actress to win the Academy Award

President Nixon and the Hispanic Strategy

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Hispanic Heritage Month, Presidents, The 1970s

Continuing our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, this post comes from Idaliz Marie Ortiz Morales, intern in the National Archives Office of Strategy and Communications. English Version: President Nixon and the Hispanic strategy during his re-election campaign The United States of America is witnessing a growing Latin American voting demographic, and many might be surprised to learn … Continue reading President Nixon and the Hispanic Strategy

Fidel Castro’s childhood plea to President Roosevelt

by Jessie Kratz, posted in - World War II, National Hispanic Heritage Month, Presidents

Continuing our celebration of Natinal Hispanic Heritage Month, this post comes from Idaliz Marie Ortiz Morales, intern in the National Archives Office of Strategy and Communications. Did you know that Fidel Castro, when he was just 14 years old, wrote a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II? How many of us, at … Continue reading Fidel Castro’s childhood plea to President Roosevelt

Rudy Martinez: The Beginning of the Latino Impact in World War II

by hparkins, posted in - World War II, National Hispanic Heritage Month, Presidents

Continuing our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s post comes from Idaliz Marie Ortiz Morales, intern in the Office of Strategy and Communications at the National Archives. To find out more about our Bilingual Social Media Project. In English: On December 7, 1941, the date that President Franklin D. Roosevelt said would “live in infamy,” … Continue reading Rudy Martinez: The Beginning of the Latino Impact in World War II

Modesto Cartagena, the most decorated Hispanic soldier of the Korean War

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Hispanic Heritage Month

English Version: Modesto Cartagena, the most decorated Hispanic soldier of the Korean War. Continuing our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s post comes from Idaliz Marie Ortiz Morales, intern in the Office of Strategy and Communications at the National Archives.  Today we remember Modesto Cartagena, the most decorated Hispanic soldier of the Korean War. Cartagena … Continue reading Modesto Cartagena, the most decorated Hispanic soldier of the Korean War