October 11, 1945, Appleton Post-Crescent
Except for government employees getting the day off and having post offices and banks closed on the day, most people likely missed this holiday, especially if they had to work. Every year, it is getting more and more unpopular; the idea of honoring a person who people see as an exploiter of Native Americans is anathema to them. But this may be changing gradually...my cell phone's calendar actually listed the day as "Indigenous People's Day," while it also said it was Columbus Day.
Despite the debates over the political correctness of the day, Menasha's school kids over the years, ensured the holiday was not unnoticed. Case in point, the events listed above. Whatever your feelings about the topic, any holiday was a good excuse for the history, government, or civics class in your school to engage in a bit of pageantry and this holiday was no exception.
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