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On the recordOctober 10, 1929
All Americans share a common pride in the daring and perseverance of Columbus in his discovery of America.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Message to the Italian Benevolent Society on Columbus' Discovery of America.

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