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Christopher Columbus found Hispaniola south of what is now the U.S. which later led to the discovery of the U.S. by Amerigo Vespucci.

"America" is named after "Amerigo", though it is miss leading when people say Columbus found America if you consider America as the continent, North America, or the country The United States of America. It is still disputed over who should get more credit when the U.S.A. recognizes Columbus Day.

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