Excerpt from Columbus Quincentennial Projects: A Directory The landing of Columbus and his men in the New World ushered in 500 years of events unparalleled in history. It led to the emigration of millions of people, and the development of our Nation. The legacy of that voyage is modern America, unique among the nations of the world. An Italian captain and Spanish crew, forever connecting the New World with the Old World, set the foundation for this diversity. Over the next 500 years countless voyages followed-by those seeking adventure, religious and political freedom, and a better life for themselves and their families. Whether our ancestors crossed that long lost land bridge connecting America with Asia, sailed on the Mayflower, or immigrated through Ellis Island or some other port of entry, all have contributed to the historic and cultural heritage of America. Even those who are new to America's shore are adding to the national experience. This is a time for all Americans to rejoice in the diversity of our Nation. For all that has transpired over the past 500 years, let us never lose sight of the fact that America represents the best hopes of mankind-freedom and opportunity. Let that be the legacy of christopher-columbus, and the crews of the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.