U.S. Government Formally Changes the Name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
President Trump's executive order changes the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali Peak as part of his initial presidential actions.
Under the direction of U.S. President Donald Trump, the Gulf of Mexico has been officially renamed the Gulf of America, and Alaska's highest peak, Denali, has returned to its previous name, Mount McKinley.
These changes were announced by the U.S. Interior Department on Friday, following a set of executive actions taken by Trump shortly after his inauguration.
Renaming Denali to Mount McKinley is meant to honor former President William McKinley, who served from 1897 to 1901. The mountain was named Denali in 1975 at Alaska's request to acknowledge the Koyukon Indigenous term for 'tall.' The renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America is part of Trump's commitment to celebrating U.S. heritage, as highlighted in his inaugural speech.
However, the international community, particularly Mexico, has voiced opposition to changing the Gulf of Mexico's name, noting its longstanding recognition as a critical geographic reference for maritime navigation.
Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum, humorously suggested that the entire region could be named 'Mexican America,' referencing an early map of North America. The Trump administration's Interior Department emphasized that these changes reflect a commitment to preserving the nation's historical heritage.
While these changes are officially recognized in the United States, they are not likely to gain widespread acceptance globally, especially regarding the Gulf of Mexico.
These changes were announced by the U.S. Interior Department on Friday, following a set of executive actions taken by Trump shortly after his inauguration.
Renaming Denali to Mount McKinley is meant to honor former President William McKinley, who served from 1897 to 1901. The mountain was named Denali in 1975 at Alaska's request to acknowledge the Koyukon Indigenous term for 'tall.' The renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America is part of Trump's commitment to celebrating U.S. heritage, as highlighted in his inaugural speech.
However, the international community, particularly Mexico, has voiced opposition to changing the Gulf of Mexico's name, noting its longstanding recognition as a critical geographic reference for maritime navigation.
Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum, humorously suggested that the entire region could be named 'Mexican America,' referencing an early map of North America. The Trump administration's Interior Department emphasized that these changes reflect a commitment to preserving the nation's historical heritage.
While these changes are officially recognized in the United States, they are not likely to gain widespread acceptance globally, especially regarding the Gulf of Mexico.
