President Trump Hosts a Columbus Day Celebration
President Trump hosts a Columbus Day celebration at the White House with Italian American leaders and guests. Presidential tenor Christopher Macchio opens the event with the national anthem. The President praises Macchio and recalls his friendship with Luciano Pavarotti, then pays tribute to Christopher Columbus and to the contributions of Italian Americans. He announces that a statue of Columbus will be placed at the White House.
He also talks about the White House renovations, including the exterior restoration and the new ballroom with its Italian marble, and recognizes members of his…
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