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Presidential Proclamation 3748
This presidential proclamation, issued by President Lyndon B. Johnson, designated October 12th of each year as Columbus Day to celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of America. In his proclamation, Johnson noted Columbus's vision, courage, and symbolism as a figure representing…
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Rediscovering the Discoverer (October 1992 | Volume: 43, Issue: 6)

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