“The annual debate over the meaning of Columbus has begun.”
“the exploratory spirit of trans-oceanic sea voyages (like those of Columbus) is thriving in new, 21st-century ways as the Curiosity Mars rover continues to operate flawlessly inside Gale Crater. Each day brings jaw-dropping photographs and new scientific data from the surface of another planet, an awe-inspiring expedition that unveils new aspects of our planetary neighbor almost daily. And it’s that spirit of wonder, Exploration Day advocates believe, that should be the focus of a national holiday.”