Trump Leaves Native Americans Out of Columbus Day Speech
oct 9 2017 President Donald Trump did not mention Native Americans during his proclamation of Columbus Day, in a break from his predecessor.
"The permanent arrival of Europeans to the Americas was a transformative event that undeniably and fundamentally changed the course of human history and set the stage for the development of our great Nation," Trump wrote in his proclamation, according to The Hill.
"Therefore, on Columbus Day, we honor the skilled navigator and man of faith, whose courageous feat brought together continents and has inspired countless others to pursue their dreams and convictions — even in the face of extreme doubt and tremendous adversity."