Columbus
Columbus Day, a day celebrated to represent a man who had, in 1492 sailed the ocean blue, and discovered our homeland, America. ... American history books present Columbus pretty much without precedent, and they portray him as Americas first great hero. Meanwhile, they make up all kinds of details to tell a better story and to humanize Columbus so that readers will identify with him. Through his voyage, we have learned that Columbus was faced with many hardships. ... These are stories to make Columbus appear more heroic in his conquest for new land. ... In fourteen hundred and ninety three, Columbus stole all he could see, that is where his particular saying came from.