Columbus Day
- 1792: The first recorded Columbus Day celebration was held New York City
- 1892: The Pledge of Allegiance, written by Francis Bellamy, was first recited publicly during the 400th anniversary celebration of Columbus' first voyageHistory.com History of Columbus Day
- 1937: President Roosevelt proclaimed October 12 as Columbus Day
- 1971: President Nixon declared the second Monday of October the national holiday for Columbus Day
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Columbus Day Closings
- 1792: The first recorded Columbus Day celebration was held New York City
- 1892: The Pledge of Allegiance, written by Francis Bellamy, was first recited publicly during the 400th anniversary celebration of Columbus' first voyageHistory.com History of Columbus Day
- 1937: President Roosevelt proclaimed October 12 as Columbus Day
- 1971: President Nixon declared the second Monday of October the national holiday for Columbus Day
