Monday, October 9, 2017

Monday, October 9, 2017

GLENDA
 Good Morning! Today is Columbus Day. It is meant to commemorate Oct. 12, 1492, the day when the Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus, sailed from Spain and “discovered” the Americas. It is one of the oldest holidays in the United States. In the last few years, there has been a lot of controversy about celebrating this day. In spite of the controversy, there is a deeper meaning behind this holiday. It really doesn't matter when people knew America existed. We already have a holiday for that. It's the Fourth of July. It doesn't matter who set foot here first. The fact is, Columbus Day is more about discovery. It's an idea that rings true even today; just as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness ring true for every American. Discovery is the belief that the unknown is still out there. That kind of imagination and determination created a country where everyone is entitled to self-expression, freedom of religion, and the right to vote. Where would we be today if we hadn't discovered our own America for ourselves. God bless America and have a happy Columbus Day!

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