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Day in honor of Christopher Columbus, the 15th-century explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa (now part of the modern day“In commemoration of Christopher Columbus’ historic voyage 532 years ago, the Congress, by joint resolution of April 30, 1934, and modified in 1968…as amended, has requested the President proclaim the second Monday of October of each year as ‘Columbus Day,’” Biden’s
“I believe we are the only Nation in the world with a heart and soul that draws from old and new,” Biden said. “For some Italian American families, the stories they share about their ancestors’ lives in this country stretch back generations. They are stories about immigrants who left everything behind to sail across an ocean and chase the American Dream for the hope of a brighter future.
“And for many Italian Americans, the story of Christopher Columbus’ voyage crossing the Atlantic from the Spanish port of Palos de la Frontera on behalf of Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II remains a source of pride,” Biden said. “But no matter if their families arrived here centuries ago or only recently, Italian Americans’ courage, strength, and character are woven into the rich tapestry of our country.
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