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National Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15–October 15, beginning on the independence days of several Latin American countries. The terms “Hispanic” and “Latino” are often used interchangeably, though “Hispanic” signals a connection to Spain or the Spanish language, while “Latino” refers broadly to people with cultural or ancestral ties to Latin America or the Caribbean. Latino presence in the United States spans centuries, from service in the Revolutionary War to the incorporation of new territories through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Treaty of Paris. Today, more than 60 million Latinos continue to shape our nation through their lasting contributions to history, culture, and innovation.