Christopher Columbus is rightfully credited with having done more than chart the new waterways to a new land. More than perhaps any one individual. Columbus. through his personal daring. enabled us to become the beneficiaries of western civilization. Undeterred by setbacks and the discouragements of less adventuresome critics. Columbus sparked the American spirit which continues to seek out and discover new frontiers. In 1492. Columbus established himself as the "Father of All Immigrants"-a distinction now recognized by this national day in his honor. He was the first of many ItalianAmericans who have placed their mark of greatness on this country. Perhaps the greatest legacy he leaves us is the unifying symbol reflected in his life.
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