On the recordOctober 2, 1962
I also invite the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies in honor of the memory of Christopher Columbus and his daring achievement.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI also invite the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies in honor of the memory of Christopher Columbus and his daring achievement.
Proclamation 3498—Columbus Day, 1962
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