Trump to Sign Executive Order Renaming Denali to Mount McKinley, Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'

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Trump to sign executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali

President-elect Donald Trump announced the renaming on his first day in office. The Gulf of Mexico will be renamed the Gulf of America. The name of Alaska's Mount McKinley will be returned to its original name. The renaming could be applied for federal references, but not to other nations.

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CBS News

Trump Vows He’ll Rename Denali To Mount McKinley Today—Here’s What To Know

The Alaska mountain had been officially named Mount McKinley in the eyes of the government since 1917. The Koyukon Athabascan people who lived near the mountain called it Denali. Trump said in his speech after taking the oath of office, “we will restore the name of a great president, William McKinley, to Mount McKinly where it should be”

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Forbes

Trump to rename Gulf of Mexico, Mount Denali as part of day one executive orders

The Gulf of Mexico will be rechristened the Gulf of America, and Denali will revert back to Mount McKinley. The renaming of the two natural features is to honor “American greatness,” according to a preview of the orders. The federal government officially dubbed it Mt. McKinley in 1917 in honor of the Republican president who had been assassinated.

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What to know about Trump's first executive orders as the president renames the Gulf of Mexico

The orders cover a wide range of issues from immigration policies, to gender identity issues and even deregulating the permitted flow of water from shower heads. 10 of his orders crack down on illegal immigration and the southern border crisis. Trump is also targeting more 'woke' social policies enacted by his predecessor, including getting rid of diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

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2d ago

Hillary Clinton seen laughing as Trump announces plans torename Gulf of Mexico

Hillary Clinton laughed as President Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Denali, the highest mountain in North America, will go back to being dubbed Mount McKinley. The renaming of the two natural features is to honor “American greatness," according to the Executive Order.

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Why Trump is renaming North America's tallest peak

The Alaskan mountain, now known as Mount Denali, will revert back to its previous name Mount McKinley. Obama changed the name to Denali in 2015 to reflect the traditions of Alaska Natives as well as the preference of many Alaska residents. The mountain stands at 20,310 feet.

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Hillary Clinton Laughs As Donald Trump Announces Renaming Of Gulf Of Mexico To Gulf Of America

Hillary Clinton seemed to laugh as President Donald Trump said he would rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" Trump made the announcement during his inaugural address. Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton, appeared to tell her something right after. Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would introduce a bill to do that.

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Trump to rename Gulf of Mexico, Mount Denali on first day in office

President-elect Donald Trump will rename the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali. The changes will apply to official documents and maps, though it is unclear if schools will have to change their names. The orders were first reported by the New York Post. The president-elect took the oath of office Monday.

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2d ago

'Gulf of America' name change reportedly on the way on Donald Trump's first day as President

Trump has toyed with renaming the Gulf of Mexico since being elected Nov. 5. The New York Post is reporting that Trump will use his first moments in office as President to rename the body of water. Trump also wants to change the mountain in south-central Alaska now known as Mount Denali to “Mount McKinley”

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Trump Really Is Renaming the Gulf of Mexico on Day 1 of MAGA 2.0

Trump is set to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America’ and revert Alaska’s Mt. Denali back to its previous name of Mount McKinley. The renaming of the gulf was first rolled out by Trump on Jan. 7 in a rambling press conference where he also remarked that Mexico “is controlled by drug cartels”

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2d ago

Trump Wasn't Joking About the 'Gulf of America'

President Trump said he would rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska's Mount Denali as part of his Day 1 executive orders. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed a report in the New York Post that the names would be changed. The mountain, the tallest in North America, has long been recognized by the Alaskan state government as Denali.

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Yesterday

Mexican president says the world will still call the Gulf of America the Gulf of Mexico

President Donald Trump filed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the order during a press conference Tuesday. Trump's order only renames the part of the gulf that lies within the U.S. Continental Shelf. The Gulf of America will continue to be known in Mexico and the rest of the world.

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Trump Promises to Rename Gulf of Mexico in Dark Inauguration Speech

Donald Trump will rename the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali by executive order. The news broke shortly before he was sworn in Monday morning, and Trump confirmed it during his inaugural address. Trump first announced his plans to rename the gulf nearly two weeks ago. Denali is the tallest mountain in North America, and gained its name from the Koyukon Athabaskans.

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2d ago

Trump to rename Gulf of Mexico, Mount Denali on first day in office

President-elect Donald Trump will sign executive orders renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali on his first day in office. The orders direct the Secretary of the Interior to make the name changes. The changes will apply to official federal documents and maps, though it is unclear whether the order also requires schools to use the new terminology.

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2d ago

Gulf of Mexico to be renamed under Trump. What that means, what it will be called and the history

President Donald Trump said during his inaugural address Monday that he would order the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s Mount Denali. Earlier this month, Trump floated the idea of renaming the body of water that forms the coastline along five southeastern states, saying he felt “Gulf of America” has a “beautiful ring to it.

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