[Mark Felton]

Thanks. From one of your links is the following:

"In the 19th century, Columbia was recognized as the literary (inspired?) name of America, personified as a mighty, and yet peaceful, female figure. The word "Columbia", itself, is derived from the Irish word "Colum", meaning "Dove", and is traced back to the Irish Monk, St. Columba, who, in 563, brought the spirit of Christianity to Scotland via his famous monastery at Iona."

[Helen]

From another post on another thread, the last communication (saved the clip but don't know who to credit). It's a good, clear quicktime clip.

http://qs240.pair.com/sfnvideo/sts107/030201nasatv_qt.html

[Quix]

HAVE DECADES WONDERED ABOUT THAT.

THANKS TONS. MUCH APPRECIATE THAT ENLIGHTENMENT.

BLESSINGS,