After nearly three decades of work toward the dream of a National Museum of the American Latino, a recently signed law will make that dream a reality.
The law puts into motion the creation of a museum that will honor the 500 years of history of Latino people in the United States.
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas released a statement Monday, praising the legislation that he had pushed for years.
“For decades, Texans have advocated for greater representation of American Latino stories in our nation’s capital, and I’m proud to announce that together, we have ensured the National Museum of the American Latino will become a reality,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Because the President has signed my bill into law, future generations that travel to Washington will be able to learn about the incredible American Latinos who helped build this nation.”