American Myths Part One: Origins
Civics 101
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The Man Christopher Columbus
In 18th century America, aka the time of the Constitutional Convention, we finally are our own thing. There was another tradition to harken back to in the United States: Christopher Columbus. The idea that he came to represent just became this like separate glorious thing. You see these portrayals of America as this sort of goddess woman Columbia.
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