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The second Monday of October marks Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, here is what to know about the history of Columbus Day.
Columbus Day, a federal holiday, will be observed in 2023 on Monday, Oct 9. The day commemorates the arrival of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus in the Americans in 1492.
Columbus Day is the federal holiday on the second Monday in October. But what the state holiday is called — Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day or something else — depends on where you live.
Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples' Day, is on Monday, October 14. Wondering what will be open and closed? Here's what to know.
Donald Trump announced that he plans to bring back Columbus Day, the day commemorating Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas. Learn more about what he said, the federal holiday, and when ...
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Columbus Day began as a celebration of Italian immigrants who faced persecution in the U.S. But for many it’s now a symbol of the colonization and oppression of Indigenous people.
Columbus Day celebrates the day Christopher Columbus landed in what would become North America in 1492. In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt marked Oct. 12 as a national holiday.
Why is Columbus Day celebrated? The United States celebrates Columbus Day for two main reasons. First and foremost, the day honours Italian explorer Christopher Columbus' journey and arrival in ...
Monday is Columbus Day, a federal holiday observed on the second Monday every October to recognize Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. However, some states and cities now celebrate the holiday ...