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  1. 3 days ago · The celebration began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was expanded to a full month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Today, Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the lasting impact of Latino figures in fields such as politics, art, music, and science, and to celebrate the vibrant ...

  2. 1 day ago · Lyndon Baines Johnson (/ ˈlɪndən ˈbeɪnz /; August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to as LBJ, was an American politician who served as the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969.

  3. 3 days ago · Lyndon B. Johnson's tenure as the 36th president of the United States began on November 22, 1963, upon the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and ended on January 20, 1969. He had been vice president for 1,036 days when he succeeded to the presidency.

  4. 5 days ago · On January 12, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson sent Congress a forceful education message proposing “that we declare a national goal of Full Educational Opportunity.” Further, he asserted, “Every child must be encouraged to get as much education as he has the ability to take.”

  5. 4 days ago · The National Park in Austin's Backyard celebrates the life and legacy of Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States. From his ancestors' first cabin on the Texas frontier to the famed "Texas White House," still Lady Bird Johnson's home, it's all still here in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, less than one hour from Austin.

    • 100 Ladybird Lane P.O. Box 329, Johnson City, 78636, TX
    • (830) 868-7128
  6. 1 day ago · The celebration began in 1968, when it started as "Hispanic Heritage Week" under President Lyndon B. Johnson. It took place during the week of Aug. 15. It was 20 years later, on Aug. 17, 1988 ...

  7. 3 days ago · On September 17, 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Proclamation 3869, making Hispanic Heritage Week law. 4. U.S. Rep. Esteban E. Torres of Pico Rivera proposed the observance be expanded to ...

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