Captain James Cook's legacy divides Australia Day celebrations, symbolizing both exploration and colonial harm.

Captain James Cook, a celebrated explorer and navigator, has become a contentious figure during Australia Day, with his memorials often vandalized. While Cook charted extensive territories, including the east coast of Australia, he is criticized for bringing colonialism and violence to indigenous peoples. Despite acknowledging the presence of existing civilizations, his legacy remains divisive, marking him as a symbol of both exploration and colonial harm.

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