Experience changes in mail delivery, court closures, and bank closures on Monday due to the federal Columbus Day holiday. Furthermore, governments at the city, county, and federal level will observe Indigenous Peoples Day, resulting in the closure of city and county offices and libraries. However, Los Angeles Unified School District schools will remain open, and the regular schedule will be upheld for Metro buses, trains, and Metrolink trains.
Contrary to federal courts, Los Angeles County courts will be operational on Monday. Yet, it should be noted that they were closed on September 22 in observance of Native American Day. In 2017, Los Angeles established Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday in October, rendering Columbus Day obsolete in the city. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors followed suit and adopted the same change in their holiday calendar.
The holiday in question originates from Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas on October 12, 1492. Celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ discovery, President Benjamin Harrison declared October 21, 1892, a holiday for all Americans. This resolution was prompted by a tragic event in New Orleans, where 11 Italian immigrants fell victim to a lynching by a mob.
When President Joe Biden proclaimed Monday as Columbus Day, he acknowledged the historical context of the holiday, stating, “For many across our country, the initial Columbus Day served as a way to honor the lives that were lost and to celebrate the contributions Italian Americans have made to our nation’s progress and innovation, even dating back to the pre-establishment era of our republic. Today, we commemorate Columbus Day with the same intention, recognizing the rich heritage of Italian Americans, who played an integral role in building our great nation and embodying the essence of the American dream.”
Colorado took the lead in 1907 by becoming the first state to officially recognize Columbus Day as a holiday. Later in 1968, the holiday assumed federal status and is now celebrated on the second Monday of October as a result of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
Experience the historical significance and impact of Columbus Day on Monday, as various institutions and organizations observe this holiday in their own unique ways.
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