On October 9, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a formal proclamation declaring October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day, following a law passed by Congress that asks the President to recognize the second Monday of October each year as this holiday. This proclamation calls on all Americans to celebrate Christopher Columbus and the contributions of Italian-Americans with ceremonies and to display the U.S. flag on public buildings that day. The document emphasizes Columbus’s role as a key figure in American history and Western civilization, while criticizing recent efforts to remove his statues and question his legacy. This action mainly affects public institutions and citizens by encouraging them to honor Columbus on this specific day, reinforcing a particular view of his historical importance.
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