Columbus Day

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Oil painting portrait of Christopher Columbus by Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio, showing Columbus with short gray hair, a black cap, and dark clothing against a plain background.

Examine the history—and controversy—behind Columbus Day

A person wearing a blue plaid shirt and a navy garment with colorful embroidery has a red armband reading Indigenous Peoples Day.

Columbus Day: Media

American holiday

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Examine the history—and controversy—behind Columbus Day

Examine the history—and controversy—behind Columbus Day

Learn about Columbus Day, a U.S. holiday.

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A person wearing a blue plaid shirt and a navy garment with colorful embroidery has a red armband reading Indigenous Peoples Day.

What Do We Celebrate on Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October in the United...

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Oil painting portrait of Christopher Columbus by Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio, showing Columbus with short gray hair, a black cap, and dark clothing against a plain background.

Christopher Columbus

An oil painting of Christopher Columbus that is said to be the most accurate likeness...

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