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It's Hispanic American Heritage Month! Generations of Hispanic Americans have made our country the great nation it is today, enriching our economy, government, and culture. Who are some of your Hispanic American heroes?

Hispanic Heritage Month occurs every year between September 15th through October 15th! This month-long celebration commemorates the people and contributions of the Hispanic community, which traces its roots from South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. In America, Hispanics are one of the largest and most important ethnic communities, and they've contributed greatly to who were are today. Click through this album to learn more about a few individuals and traditions, as celebrated on US postage stamps!

United We Stand.

Postmarked in History, 9/9/1850: California is the 31st state to join the Union. Visit www.USPSConnection.com, California, or Visit California for the story!

Community Connection – California is the 31st state to join the Union September 9th, 1850 When present-day California was first sighted in 1542 by Spanish explorers, over 100,000 Native Americans lived there. They were undisturbed for almost two centuries, until they were driven out or absorbed by Spanish missionaries, Russian and British fur traders, or American pion…

Postmarked in History, 8/31/1897: Thomas Edison patents the Kinetograph. Wondering what that might be? Visit www.USPSConnection.com to find out!

Community Connection – Edison patents the Kinetograph August 31, 1897 The concept of photography developed in the late 19th century in France, thanks to pioneers like Louis Daguerre. His new technology soon spread across the world, and in time inventors were looking for ways to break through from still photos to motion pictures. One of the most memorab…

On this date in 1963, over 200,000 protestors marched down the streets of Washington for equal pay and racial equality. What do Civil Rights mean to you? Visit www.USPSConnection.com for the story.

Postmarked in History, 8/27/1908: 36th President Lyndon Baines Johnson is born. Do you remember the LBJ years? What stuck out for you during that seminal time? Visit www.USPSConnection.com or Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum to learn more about his life and legacy!

Community Connection – Birth date of President Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President

Happy National Dog Day Owney The Railway Mail Dog! As a tribute, here's the Lesson Plan we dedicated to you from our archives! http://bit.ly/1MVS3Gk

Postmarked in History, 8/26/1910: Humanitarian leader Mother Teresa is born. What does charity mean to you? Visit www.USPSConnection.com to learn more about her life, legacy, and the tireless work she did.

Community Connection – Birth date of Mother Teresa, humanitarian icon August 26th, 1910 Macedonian-born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu left home for Ireland at the age of 18 to join the Sisters of Loretto. On behalf of the order, she sailed to India to teach at their school in Calcutta. There, Mother Teresa, as Agnes became known, was transformed by the poverty and desolation…

Postmarked in History, 8/25/18: Seminal composer Leonard Bernstein is born. Visit www.USPSConnection.com to learn more about his life and work!

Community Connection – Birth date of Leonard Bernstein August 25, 1918 American composer, conductor, and classical music ambassador Leonard Bernstein honed his passion for classical music at a handful of reputable academies before he gained a name for himself as a young assistant conductor at the New York Philharmonic. He began guest conducting at orche…

Postmarked in History, 8/24/1814: Washington burns as Dolley Madison makes an heroic escape. Visit www.USPSConnection.com for the story!

Community Connection – The British burn Washington August 24, 1814 Late in the War of 1812, after the British saw an outstanding defeat at the Battle of Bladensburg in Maryland, they marched on to Washington, DC. There, residents and politicians fled after news returned from Bladensburg, aware of the sure destruction that was to come. At the last mi…

Were thrilled to be here at the 2015 American Philatelic Society Stamp Show!

Postmarked in History, 8/14/35: The Social Security Act is signed into law. What do 80 years of Social Security mean to you?

Community Connection – The Social Security Act is signed into law August 14, 1935 During the Great Depression, many Americans were left in dire situations, facing unemployment, home foreclosures, and food rationing. But, not surprisingly, those who suffered the most were the elderly and disabled. Without jobs to begin with, the sorry economic times made staying he…