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Hispanic Customs & Traditions | Periscope

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Hispanic Customs & Traditions | Periscope
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A person does not have to be born in Latin America or Spain to be considered Hispanic. Hispanic customs and traditions, such as language, music and dress, can be passed down from one generation to...
Hispanic People Share the Spanish Language | Periscope

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Hispanic People Share the Spanish Language | Periscope
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The customs and traditions of Hispanic people vary depending on their cultural background. During the conquest of Latin America, the language and customs of Spain mixed with those of Native American...
Where do Hispanics Come From? | Periscope

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Where do Hispanics Come From? | Periscope
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Other Hispanic Americans are descended from Spain or Spanish-speaking Latin American countries. Latin America includes all countries in the Western Hemisphere that are south of the United States. This...
Who Is Hispanic? | Periscope

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Who Is Hispanic? | Periscope
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The term Hispanic was created by the United States government. Hispanic is used to describe people living in the United States who are descended from a Spanish-speaking country or culture. People from...
Hispanic Countries & Flags | Periscope

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Hispanic Countries & Flags | Periscope
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Although all Hispanic Americans share the Spanish language, they come from different cultural backgrounds. Some trace their ancestors to the Native Americans. Other Hispanic Americans might trace...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage! | Periscope

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage! | Periscope
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage September 15-October 15 each year! Approximately 1 in 8 people in the United States is Hispanic American. That's over 32 million people! In South Carolina there are more...
Senate Chamber: Sword of State | The SC State House

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Senate Chamber: Sword of State | The SC State House
The sword of state is the South Carolina Senate’s symbol of authority. The sword rests in the customary rack on the Senate rostrum in front of the President’s chair during the daily sessions and is...
House Chamber: State Mace | The SC State House

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House Chamber: State Mace | The SC State House
The symbol of authority in the House Chambers is the state mace. Whenever members of the House attend state occasions or events held in the Senate Chambers, the mace is always borne by the Sergeant-at...
House Chamber Photos | The SC State House

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House Chamber Photos | The SC State House
Pictured from left to right above. Rostrum: The House rostrum is extremely valuable and was skillfully crafted by artisans of the Columbia Lumber Company. It is made of hand-carved British Mahogany...