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249. Should we celebrate Columbus Day?

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As Columbus Day dies a slow death, it might be a good idea to consider how this national holiday came about in the first place. The answer will surprise you.

Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/lrxEXRWqR_o which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. 

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Audio credit: PragerU 5-Minute Videos - Why Immigrants Should Love Columbus Day by Alana Mastrangelo; 5 Minute Biographies podcast with Wayne Armstrong (Columbus Episode). Audio & text excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

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