The second Monday of October marks Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, here is what to know about the history of Columbus Day.

In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made Columbus Day a federal holiday at the urging of prominent Italian American leaders, such as Generoso Pope in New York City, and Catholic lobbying groups, such as the Knights of Columbus. And so Columbus Day became an official holiday on the American calendar.

President Joe Biden issued a proclamation to recognize Oct. 14 as Columbus Day in honor of the 15th century explorer.

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday, October 14, is recognized as a national holiday. Learn more about it, here.

Columbus Day has been largely foregone in favor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, but some Italians see Columbus as a cultural icon.