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The first Columbus Day was born of violence - and political calculation

Authors :
Shafer, Ronald G.
Source :
The Washington Post. October 10, 2021
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Byline: Ronald G. Shafer The first national Columbus Day was proclaimed in 1892 by Republican President Benjamin Harrison to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Italian-born explorer Christopher Columbus's supposed discovery [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Columbus Day -- Political aspects
Immigrants -- Cases
Murder -- Cases -- Political aspects
Violence -- History
Native Americans -- Demonstrations and protests
Company legal issue
General interest
News, opinion and commentary

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01908286
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Washington Post
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
edsgcl.678575376

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