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Columbus didn’t “discover” the New World

October 2, 2018October 3, 2018 Emma HeinemanOpinions

Each year on the second monday of October, Americans celebrate the explorer accredited with the “discovery” of the New World. While it was unofficially celebrated as early as the 18 century in various states and cities, it didn’t become a federal holiday until 1937. For most people, Columbus Day means nothing more than a day […]

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