October 1971
We're Proud That Chris Was One of Us!
Historical research by an AA member casts new light on the man who discovered America
UNLESS PERCHANCE you're Italian-American, October 12 may not strike you as much of a day for revelry and high jinks. It happens to be the date when Christopher Columbus set foot on the New World. "So what?" you say. Well, if Columbus hadn't been an alcoholic, the Indians might still own Manhattan. It's true that the history books mention nothing about old Chris having a weakness for the bottle, but somehow the whole story makes ussuspicious.
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