Everyone knows that Columbus day was designated to fall on second Monday of October in the United States. Columbus discovered America in 1492, but not until 1927 was it officially recognized as a federal holiday. Read on to find out more information about Columbus Day history in America.
.jpg "To honor Columbus, The first ceremony commemorating Columbus in America was held in New York in 1492.")
To honor Columbus, The first ceremony commemorating Columbus in America was held in New York in 1492.
.jpg "In 1892, a statue of Columbus was raised at Columbus Avenue in New York City. IF you have a chance to come to NY, you can easily find this statue.")
In 1892, a statue of Columbus was raised at Columbus Avenue in New York City. IF you have a chance to come to NY, you can easily find this statue.
.jpg "Beginning on October 12, 1866, New York City's Italian population organized a celebration of the 'discovery' of America and this yearly celebration spread to other cities.")
Beginning on October 12, 1866, New York City's Italian population organized a celebration of the 'discovery' of America and this yearly celebration spread to other cities.
.jpg "Colorado was the first state observing an official Columbus Day in 1905. Over time other states followed until 1937 when President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed every October 12 as Columbus Day.")
Colorado was the first state observing an official Columbus Day in 1905. Over time other states followed until 1937 when President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed every October 12 as Columbus Day.
As an American citizen, you should know about history of all federal holidays and Columbus day is one of them. To learn more about this holiday, you can read some facts about Columbus day as well.
