President Joe Biden issued a proclamation for Columbus Day. He stated, “Today, we celebrate the proud heritage of Italian Americans in our Nation, whose contributions and character have shaped our country’s soul.”
The president continued, “For many Italian Americans, the lives of their ancestors in this country were not always easy. In addition to the challenges of starting life in a new land, they also faced discrimination. Columbus Day was founded by President Benjamin Harrison in 1892 in response to the horrific, xenophobic attack that took the lives of 11 Italian Americans the year before.”
He concluded, “Today, may we honor the history and heritage of Italian Americans and all that they have done to help realize the full promise of America for generations.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the president and his administration as they recognize the contributions of Italian Americans in the course of the nation’s history.
- For the heads of the civil rights offices in federal agencies to be prudent in their work.
- For the Lord to accomplish His will and purposes in the United States.
