President Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation honoring Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, who sailed to the New World in 1492. The proclamation praises Columbus as 'the original American hero' and urges Americans 'to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.' Columbus Day falls on the second Monday in October, as some states and cities celebrate it as Indigenous Peoples Day or recognize both. #shorts #news #trump #columbusday #indigenouspeopleday TT Account (from