Columbus: Fact vs. Fiction; NFU@JosephPuentes.com

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Interview with Dr. Dona De Sanctis of the Order Sons of Italy in
America about the Columbus: Fact vs. Fiction report which presents
a series of documented facts on the life of Columbus, his
explorations and their significance, as well as the history of
Columbus Day in the United States. We discuss the controversial
charges about the explorer that have been levied in recent years,
accusing him of racism, genocide and slave trading; how Columbus
was considered a hero for most of U.S. history; pictures, painting
and postage stamps of Columbus; the reputation of Columbus which
they say has suffered at the hands of special interest groups since
1992 to further their 21st century political and social agendas;
the true accomplishments and mistakes of Columbus; who really
discovered Amercia; John Cabot; Giovanni da Verrazano; Amerigo
Vespucci; diseases and pestililence brought to the new world;
cocaine and tobacco; charges of racism against Columbus; his belief
in God; clashes with the Taino, Arawaks, Caribs and Canibs;
slavery; cannibalism; judging 15th century morality by 21st century
values; striving to live by our ideals. Featured song is "One Love
One World" by Craymo.