President Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, along with renaming Denali to Mount McKinley; the move was part of a broader initiative titled “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness.” Trump justified the name change by emphasizing the Gulf’s importance to the U.S. economy and security, declaring February 9 as “Gulf of America Day” to celebrate the renaming and restore American pride. The Interior Department was tasked with updating official documents and websites, while some countries like Mexico have not recognized the change and have requested alternative names for the waterway.
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