Columbus Day 2024 Controversy In America. Columbus day was founded by president benjamin harrison in 1892 in response to the horrific, xenophobic attack that took the lives of 11 italian americans the. While columbus day was originally created to celebrate christopher columbus’ arrival in america in 1492, the.
In 2024, it will be observed on monday, october 14. Born in another ugly era, columbus day is an accident of history the holiday is a result of toxic immigration politics, racial violence and one president’s actions.