Why was Columbus Day replaced? Is Indigenous Peoples’ Day still observed? All on Trump’s new proclamation

Published on: Oct 10, 2025 02:08 am IST

Trump reinstated October 13 as Columbus Day, reversing Biden’s dual observance. He said efforts to discredit Columbus were attacks on American heritage.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation to observe October 13 as Columbus Day, in a reversal of former President Joe Biden’s decision in 2021 to mark both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 13.

US President Donald Trump awaits the arrival of Finnish President Alexander Stubb at White House.(AFP)

“Outrageously, in recent years, Christopher Columbus has been a prime target of a vicious and merciless campaign to erase our history, slander our heroes, and attack our heritage,” the proclamation, signed by Trump on Thursday, read.

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