Is Christopher Columbus a monumental historical figure to be honored for his courage and vision and thanked for opening the New World to Europe? Or is he really just murderous exploiter of the indigenous people of the lands he explored? We ask Frank Donatelli, chairman of the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission that celebrated the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ first voyage to the New World. He explains why Columbus embodied many of the qualities that make America great, why our history books and classes fail to educate students about Columbus and why those who condemn Columbus are being unfair.
Listen here and tell us what you think.
