56 influential Hispanic-Americans: In photos This article was initially published in 2020. It has since been updated.
Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to learn more: For some, more about your own heritage, or for others, perhaps another culture.
The month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 every year. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson, and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, according to the Library of Congress.
The month is intended to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
We found the following photos in an archival Getty Images album called “Influential Hispanic-Americans.” Some are recent and some might provide a trip down memory lane.
All pictures: Copyright Getty Images
Graham Media Group 2020
Clay County teen talks about what inspired him to give support dogs to others ▶ 0:35
Clay County teen talks about what inspired him to give support dogs to others
Ariel tries the 'Reese's Coco Loco' at the Jacksonville Fair ▶ 0:45
Ariel tries the 'Reese's Coco Loco' at the Jacksonville Fair
Swing Makeover Pt. 8: Break out the power tools; it's time to prep the hardware for paint ▶ 1:27
Swing Makeover Pt. 8: Break out the power tools; it's time to prep the hardware for paint
How JAX is being affected by flight delays caused by FAA reduction because of shutdown ▶ 0:55
How JAX is being affected by flight delays caused by FAA reduction because of shutdown
Councilman to request $2M in emergency funding to help those impacted by SNAP benefits disruptions ▶ 0:42
Councilman to request $2M in emergency funding to help those impacted by SNAP benefits disruptions
Warm start to the weekend, cold snap arrives early next week ▶ 1:06
Warm start to the weekend, cold snap arrives early next week
An aerial look at Riverfront Plaza as Phase 1 nears completion ▶ 0:44
An aerial look at Riverfront Plaza as Phase 1 nears completion
Bethel Church opening 'SNAP store' Monday to after receiving outpour of community donations ▶ 0:16
Bethel Church opening 'SNAP store' Monday to after receiving outpour of community donations
The Fair is open, but what can you expect when you get there? Richard Nunn gives you a preview ▶ 0:39
The Fair is open, but what can you expect when you get there? Richard Nunn gives you a preview
The Jacksonville Fair is officially underway! ▶ 1:06
The Jacksonville Fair is officially underway!
What you need to know as FAA cuts flights at 40 airports amid government shutdown ▶ 0:40
What you need to know as FAA cuts flights at 40 airports amid government shutdown
Woman who found emaciated Great Dane in Jacksonville puts up $5K, urges community to come forward ▶ 1:08
Woman who found emaciated Great Dane in Jacksonville puts up $5K, urges community to come forward
Food, music and thrill: What you can expect at the Jacksonville Fair ▶ 1:09
Food, music and thrill: What you can expect at the Jacksonville Fair
Upcoming food distributions in Northeast Florida ▶ 1:06
Upcoming food distributions in Northeast Florida
Voices of the 904 Ep. 5 - Multi-hyphenate artist cements his imprint with a message meant to inspire ▶ 0:30
Voices of the 904 Ep. 5 - Multi-hyphenate artist cements his imprint with a message meant to inspire
Proposed bill could transform downtown Jacksonville's entertainment scene ▶ 0:36
Proposed bill could transform downtown Jacksonville's entertainment scene
Family pleads for justice after man known as ‘Tiger’ shot and killed in Brentwood ▶ 0:36
Family pleads for justice after man known as ‘Tiger’ shot and killed in Brentwood
City launches Duval Care Coalition in response to SNAP delays ▶ 1:05
City launches Duval Care Coalition in response to SNAP delays
Swing Makeover Pt. 7: Time to smooth things over ▶ 1:30
Swing Makeover Pt. 7: Time to smooth things over
How $200K to replenish food pantries in St. Johns County will help local children ▶ 1:29
How $200K to replenish food pantries in St. Johns County will help local children
Where to get free food in Northeast Florida ▶ 0:36
Where to get free food in Northeast Florida
Chase Properties unveils redevelopment plans for DCPS property ▶ 0:56
Chase Properties unveils redevelopment plans for DCPS property
Arrest warrant issued for Bell High player who struck Fernandina Beach player with helmet ▶ 0:41
Arrest warrant issued for Bell High player who struck Fernandina Beach player with helmet
Family shares safety warning after minibike crash lands man in hospital with serious injuries ▶ 0:23
Family shares safety warning after minibike crash lands man in hospital with serious injuries
Clay County couple makes last-minute bid to save Marineland dolphin park ▶ 1:18
Clay County couple makes last-minute bid to save Marineland dolphin park
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