Happy Columbus Day: In memory of when Christopher Columbus “sailed the ocean blue in 1492”.

But is Christopher Columbus the “Father of America”? The debate continues. Learn more about that topic below.

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Learn about Christopher Columbus and his explorations. Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492 to discover a western route to Asia, but discovered the Americas by mistake. The United States now celebrates Columbus Day each year in honor of the discovery of the Americas. 





There are some who are not happy with Columbus Day being celebrated. They would prefer the day be in honor of indigenous peoples instead. Which begs some questions: What would you then call the Columbus Day Sale at Macy’s? Change the name of the capital of Ohio to what? So many questions.


But as to the question, is Christopher Columbus the Father of America?

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The controversy continues. And FYI: The United States of America is now two hundred and forty-two years old.