That's about correct. :)
Also, I don't know what Americans are taught in school, but Norwegian Vikings were the first non-indians to discover the American continent. Leiv Eriksson is one of persons the sagas speak of. There were several short-lived colonies, possibly also around New York City. Viking coins and viking houses have been found. :)
I hereby claim the US and Canada for Norway. Perhaps I can fix your country for you.