Speaker. yesterday Chicago celebrated the discovery of America 480 years ago by Christopher Columbus. Our annual Columbus Day celebration and parade. now a tradition in Chicago. was a spectacular success and I was honored to serve as grand marshal for the parade. The theme for this years parade was "America--Nation of Immigrants." It was especially appropriate because Columbus Day is a truly American holiday celebrating the courage. foresight. and intrepid fortitude of a man who dared to follow his ideals. This spirit of Columbus symbolizes the dedicated idealism and the combined efforts of all ethnic groups which have made our city and our Nation great. Our national spirit. like the spirit of Columbus. is one of innovative independence and courageous perseverance. and it was the immigrant groups which proved their dedication to the ideal of freedom by beginning anew and contributing together to the growth and development of our great country. Chicagos Columbus Day event was a celebration of the success and achievements of all ethnic groups in their contributions to our national heritage. Chicagos parade is the culmination of a series of specially planned events to mark the discovery of America.
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