National Hispanic Heritage Month

As the youngest and fastest-growing segment of our population, Hispanic Americans are an increasingly vital part of our nations future. For more information on Hispanic contributions to America's military, for example, visit the Hispanic Recipients of the Medal of Honor page at www.homeofheroes.com/e-books/mohE_hispanic/list.html.

To read Executive Order 13171 on Hispanic Employment in the Federal Government, go to http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2000_register&docid=fr16oc00-147.pdf. For further information, contact Jose Marerro at (202) 501-2100 or email him at jose.marerro@va.gov.

Links

• Hispanic Employment Program
• DM&EEO Event planning tool
• Hispanic American Medal of Honor Recipients
• Suggested activities for special observances
• September/October 2002 VAnguard: Hispanic Heritage issue
• Hispanic Employment Initiatives: 9-Point Plan
• Hispanic Heritage Plaza
• VA Center for Minority Veterans
• Hispanics in America's Defense: Hero Street USA
• White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans
• Hispanic Americans and Health Bibliography Series
• Hispanic Americans in the U.S. Army
• Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives
• Encyclopedia Smithsonian: U.S. Latino History and Culture
• Young Americanos Virtual Gallery
• Saludos.com
• Hispanic America USA
• Hispanic Heritage Month resources
• ASPIRA
• Hispanic Business magazine
• Other Hispanic organizations