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Columbus Lands in the New World |
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On this date, October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on a Caribbean Island that is now part of the Bahamas. Of that day, in "The Glory of America", Peter Marshall and David Manuel wrote:
"On this day in 1492, the day on which they were to give up, the lookout aboard the Santa Maria cried out, "Tierra! Tierra!" An exhausted Columbus was barely able to make out the low silhouette in the darkness. He named the island San Salvador (Holy Saviour), and would later write:
"I am a most unworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for grace and mercy, and they have covered me completely. I have found the sweetest consolation since I made it my whole purpose to enjoy His marvelous presence.... No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Saviour, if it is just, and if the intention is purely for His holy service."
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