Rethinking Columbus Day

In the early years of our nation's history, Christopher Columbus was raised to hero status by writers and historians for allegedly founding the Americas. These documents and recollections made a significant impact and Columbus was given a national holiday that has been celebrated annually since 1971. However, Columbus Day is a holiday unrightfully given to a man who is undeserving of this admiration. Christopher Columbus is responsible for leading the killings of countless Native Americans and …

…they both encouraged racist, violent acts against groups that they considered inferior. * "Columbus makes Hitler look like a juvenile delinquent. Certainly, Columbus' ideas killed millions of more people then Hitler's ever did." Conclusion: The first step in correcting these injustices dealt to ancestry Indians is to eradicate Columbus day due to the severe disrespect it provides, and replace it with a holiday more accurately reflective of the culture and racial diversity of the pre-Columbus Americas.