Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer sailing under the Spanish flag, is credited with discovering the Americas in 1492. Though indigenous peoples already lived there, his voyage marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization. He is often (though not officially) referred to as the "Father of America" due to the historical impact of his expeditions on the eventual founding of modern nations like the USA.
Who from the following discovered America (Father of USA) in 1492?
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