Vice President Kamala Harris supported the radical idea of changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day when she ran for president in 2019.
Recognizing “Indigenous Peoples Day” is a left-wing attack on the overwhelming success of Western civilization in bringing about numerous advances and raising living standards around the world.
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, is a national holiday in the United States and one of 11 official federal holidays.
“Please register” Harris said In 2019, in response to a voter question asking whether they supported removing the celebration of Columbus' discovery of the New World.
Columbus was an Italian explorer from the Republic of Genoa who completed four voyages across the Atlantic from his base in Spain. In 1492, after defending Spain from Muslim attacks, Queen Isabel I and Ferdinand II assisted Columbus in his westward voyage, discovering the Americas on October 12th.
According to a YouGov poll, 52% of Americans have a somewhat or very favorable opinion of Columbus, but only 32% view him unfavorably. Found Friday.
The left has consistently tried to denigrate the holiday by replacing it with “Indigenous Peoples Day.” Last year, President Joe Biden proclaimed October 14, 2024 as “Indigenous Peoples Day.”
“On Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the strength, courage and resilience of Indigenous peoples,” the White House said. said In a statement Friday, it said:
We celebrate the significant contributions of Indigenous communities to the world. And we recommit ourselves to respecting tribal sovereignty and self-determination, and to working to usher in a new era of inter-nation relations.
The history of America's indigenous peoples is marked by perseverance, survival, and a deep dedication and pride in their heritage, autonomy, and way of life. Since time immemorial, indigenous peoples have built and maintained strong tribal nations, cultivated rich cultures, and established vibrant communities. And their discoveries and knowledge still benefit us today. But because of our country's past failed policies, generations of indigenous peoples have faced brutality, violence, and intimidation. They were forced to leave their homeland, forbidden to speak their native language or practice their sacred traditions, and forced to assimilate. Indigenous lives have been lost, livelihoods taken away, and communities fundamentally changed. Despite trauma and turmoil, Indigenous peoples have persevered and survived. Their story is a testament to the courage and determination of generations to preserve their traditions, culture and identity for future generations.
Today, Indigenous peoples provide leadership, share history, and strengthen communities in all areas. They also inspire us to tell the full truth of our history while stewarding land and water, sharing our prosperity, and celebrating our national interests. Indigenous people have long served in the U.S. military and fought for democracy. And indigenous communities remain an integral part of the fabric of the United States and make significant contributions to our shared prosperity.
Wendell Husebo is a political reporter for Breitbart News and a former RNC war room analyst. he is the author of politics of slave morality. Follow Wendell “×” @WendellHusebø or society of truth @WendellHusebo.
