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 …
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…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.