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Hispanic Culture:Why Do We Keep It Alive Thesis Statement:We need to keep the hispanic culture alive because they help and teach Americans in many ways, such as:how to dance,history, and cook. 1.)**Since 1822, when Delegate Joseph Marion Hernández of Florida became the first Hispanic American to serve in Congress, a total of 102 Hispanic Americans have served as U.S.** 2.)**Asked to serve their country in time of war, Hispanic Americans displayed courage and valor in the face of adversity. Familiar with discrimination back home, many saw their service as affirming the ideals of democracy.**

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3.)Three out of four Americans agree that Hispanics have had a significant influence on american culture 4.) In the week leading up to Easter, Latinos around the world celebrate Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection with special religious ceremonies, parades, vigils, and meals. While all Semana Santa festivities share a common root in traditions from the Catholic Church, different countries have put their own spin on the various events of Holy Week over the years. 5.)Hispanics show love to one another when meeting new people by giving a hug and a kiss on a cheek.

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6.)Hispanics made a big difference in todays population in north america.54 million people that are hispanics live in todays nation.

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7.) If there’s one thing Latinos know how to do is party! And we have all the genres of music to do so.

What would America be like without the importance of The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican War, where the United States gained not only Texas, New Mexico and Upper California, making way for the vast expansion of American land, but also a cultural history like no other

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