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Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14172, titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness." This order directs the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to prioritize naming and renaming landmarks to honor notable American figures. Specifically, it mandates the reinstatement of the name "Mount McKinley" for North America's highest peak, reversing a previous change made in 2015. Additionally, the order renames the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," emphasizing its economic and historical significance to the United States. The order also encourages the Department of the Interior to seek public input on further naming opportunities in conjunction with America's upcoming semiquincentennial celebration.