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Columbus Day was founded as a way to celebrate Italian-Americans at a time when they were treated like second hand citizens

Oct 10, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Columbus Day was founded as a way to celebrate Italian-Americans at a time when they were treated like second hand citizens

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