The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced its intention to implement President Donald Trump's executive order, which mandates the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” and Denali back to “Mount McKinley.” The changes are being made through the Board on Geographic Names, a division within the Interior Department, and are intended to honor American greatness and celebrate the legacies of national heroes. The decision has sparked controversy, with some arguing that the changes are politically motivated and disregard the historical significance of the original names.
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on Friday its intention to implement President Donald Trump 's executive order , which mandates the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali . The Gulf of Mexico will now be officially recognized as the “Gulf of America,” while Denali will revert to its former name, “Mount McKinley.” The Board on Geographic Names, a division within the Interior Department, is actively working to update these names within the Geographic Names Information System.
The department emphasized that these changes reflect a commitment to preserving American heritage and celebrating the legacies of national heroes and historical landmarks. President Trump’s order underscores the Gulf of Mexico’s vital importance to the United States, highlighting its contribution to the country’s economic strength and vitality. The Gulf, spanning over 1,700 miles of U.S. coastline and encompassing nearly 160 million acres, has been a crucial artery for American trade, energy production, and maritime industries. Its ports rank among the largest and most significant globally, and its rich fisheries and vast reserves of oil and natural gas have fueled innovation and prosperity. The Interior Department also pointed to the Gulf’s historical significance, stating that it has consistently been a cornerstone of the nation’s growth. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, however, stated that the rest of the world still refers to the body of water as the Gulf of Mexico and that she would continue to use that name. The decision to rename Denali, which was known as Mount McKinley from 1917 to 2015, is seen as a recognition of former President William McKinley’s enduring legacy. The Interior Department stated that “Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak, stands as a monument to the strength and determination of President William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States.” They also acknowledged the historical significance of the mountain’s original name, stating that “Our nation’s tallest mountain, which has been called Denali for thousands of years, must continue to be known by the rightful name bestowed by Alaska’s Koyukon Athabascans, who have stewarded the land since time immemorial.
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