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Benjamin Harrison proclamation signed as President, declaring Columbus Day as a national holiday. In addition to marking the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' landing in the Americas, the year 1892 also saw violent lynchings of Italian-Americans in New Orleans. Harrison sought to mollify the community with the Proclamation, in addition easing relations with Italy. Single page bifolium measures 8'' x 10'', signed by Harrison, ''Benj Harrison''. The Proclamation designates 21 October 1892 as the national holiday, which is the anniversary according to the Gregorian calendar. Folds, overall near fine condition.
Benjamin Harrison Proclamation Signed as President, Declaring Columbus Day a National Holiday
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