The first recorded celebration of Columbus Day in the United States took place on October 12, 1792. Organized by The Society of St. Tammany, also known as the Columbian Order,

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A look at the life of Christopher Columbus and the history of the day named in his honor. ... But it was Colorado, in 1905, that became the first state to observe a Columbus Day.

Columbus Day history and information with kids activities, poems and puzzles. ... Columbus Day is celebrated in the United States to honor Christopher Columbus's first voyage to America in 1492.;

COLUMBUS DAY HISTORY ; Christopher Columbus was a great explorer who lived long, long ago. He traveled across a big ocean with three ships called the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.

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Commemorates the Italian navigator Christopher Columbus' first landing in the New World on Oct. 12, 1492. ... 1869 when Italians in San Francisco celebrated Oct. 12 they called it C-Day.

Columbus Day is one of our federal holidays despite heavy controversy. Many are asking that the holiday's name be changed or even removed from the federal holidays. ... New Years Day

"Christopher Columbus is a symbol, not of a man, but of imperialism. ... ... Columbus Day Banned by PC ... Why AIM opposes Columbus Day

Historically, recognition of Columbus Day has reflected a bipartisan consensus: It was Democrat Franklin Roosevelt who first suggested in 1934 that all states adopt Oct. 12 as Columbus Day;