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Many people don't appreciate different cultures in today's society but many don't realize that Spanish Heritage has had and is still having a profound impact on society especially in America. The Hispanic culture has had a profound impact on america and all around the world in ways that are amazing. The culture has contributed new music, foods, traditions, etc.; had a profound historical impact and has inspired young people especially Hispanic children to realize that their culture is something to be very proud of.

To begin we must talk briefly about the surface culture of the Spanish and different foods, an example of a popular songs and some traditions. Many people agree that the one of the most influential thing in the Spanish culture is the food. From sandwiches, fajitas, beans and rice, salsa, empanadas, churros, tortillas, and many more traditional foods(17). These foods have even been adopted by the American culture and become a daily meal for many Americans. Although Spanish foods aren't eaten by all Americans, as it is in Brazil as a daily lunch, it has a huge impact on the meals of many other Americans and other cultures around the world. There are, however, many other factors in the surface culture of the Spanish language. An example of a very recognizable piece of music is simply the song “Feliz Navidad” sang by people in the U.S. And Spanish countries around Christmas time. Another example of surface culture is works of art and an example of a famous artist and his art is Salvidor Dali's and his work such as the The Persistence of Memory, Rose Meditative, Patient Lovers, Person at the Window, and many more. (Famous)You cannot talk about Spanish art without mentioning the famous Pablo Picasso that has given us works such as Bull with Bullfighter, Etude Pour Yuri Gagarin, The Barefoot Girl, and many more countless works.(Famous)These are just a few of the many artist that have helped to keep the Spanish culture thriving though their many influential works and artist certainly have been many more and will be more to come in the future.

The Spanish culture' and people's impact on American History has certainly has been a very large one there are some very interesting facts that you may not have heard before. These facts hopefully will make you appreciate the Spanish culture and it's people who have influence the U.S. in its rich history. Many people don't realize that there could have been a WWIII, but if it weren't for a Puerto Rico-born vice admiral who came in during the cold war missile crisis in Cuba and made a blockade of U.S. ships to keep missiles from getting in harms way of the United States (Moreno). Who knows what would have happened if those missiles had gotten close to the United Sates. Many people know about the Brown v. Board of Education trial, but there was a Latino man who fought against California in a similar case and desegregated their schools during the Mendez v. Westminster in 1946. This had a profound impact because it probably even influenced other states to desegregate there schools. One thing that comes from way back in history was when the Spanish founded St. Augustine. Jamestown wasn't even settled yet! Years later Cuba helped the United States fight the British by funding the war for our freedom. Another contribution is when about 250,000 to 500,000 Hispanic men and maybe even women fought in World War II on axis power to help the us defeat Germany and stop the Holocaust.(Planas)

There are countless numbers of Hispanics that are contributing to keep their culture a live and inspiring others to go out and keep it alive and contribute to such an amazing culture. People always look up to those famous people who have made good for themselves and had success. Christina Aguilar, Roberto Clemente, Franklin Chang Diaz, Ellen Ochoa, Carlos Noriega, Cameron Diaz, and Jerry Garcia are just a few of many people that have had and are still setting an example and proving that you can be a Hispanic in America and be an astronaut, singer, actor, athlete, etc. (Infoplease) Not only have these people become successful but they have become very well known in some cases even more than some famous Americans. The most important part is that they are spreading there culture and showing people that it doesn't matter if your a different race or culture, you can work hard a become very successful in life.

Hopefully after this essay your eyes have been opened to realize and appreciate the huge impact that it has had on society especially in America. The culture has contributed new music, foods, traditions, etc.; had a profound historical impact and has inspired young people especially Hispanic children to realize that their culture is something to be very proud of. I have certainly been influenced by this essay and hope that it will influence all who read it.

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