First White Child

The birth of the first white child was a celebrated occasion across many parts of the New World. Such births are a matter of pride for many townships, and they are commemorated with plaques and monuments at the location of the event. The birth was seen as such an honor that it was at times controversial as to who could claim the title. As European conquerors and colonists spread throughout the Americas, Australia and Africa, the birth of a white child symbolized the growth and increasing permanence of their expanding civilizations.