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Trump Vows to Restore Columbus Day Amid Indigenous Peoples Day Controversy

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  • Trump rejects Indigenous Peoples Day recognition
  • Activists push to shift focus from Columbus' navigation
  • Trump restores vandalized Columbus statue in Baltimore
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  • During the 2020 racial justice protests, at least seven Christopher Columbus statues were destroyed across the nation, seen as symbols of colonization and mistreatment of indigenous peoples.
  • In response to the statue destruction, officials in at least 27 additional cities ordered the removal of Columbus statues to prevent further vandalism and unrest.
  • The removal of Columbus statues reflects a growing awareness and activism around historical figures linked to controversial legacies, sparking debates on how to commemorate history more inclusively.
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  • Trump accused Democrats of seeking to undermine Christopher Columbus's legacy by focusing on his failings and atrocities instead of his contributions.
  • During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump criticized Kamala Harris for supporting the renaming of Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, accusing her of wanting to eliminate the holiday honoring Columbus.
  • Trump praised Christopher Columbus for his determination and adventure, highlighting his accomplishments as a navigator and celebrating his voyage into the unknown expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.
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  • The first Columbus Day celebration in the United States was initiated in response to the lynching of 11 Italian-American immigrants in New Orleans in 1891.
  • President Benjamin Harrison led the first Columbus Day celebration in the United States the following year after the tragic event in New Orleans.
  • President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially designated Columbus Day as a national holiday in 1934, reflecting the influence of Italian immigrants in the country.
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