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| Type | Executive order |
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| Executive Order number | 14170 |
| Signed by | Donald Trump on January 20, 2025 |
| Federal Register details | |
| Publication date | 20 January 2025 |
| Summary | |
| The executive order aims to rename national landmarks, including reinstating "Mount McKinley" and renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," | |
Executive Order 14170, titled Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness is an executive order signed by Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States, on January 20, 2025.
The executive order directs the reinstatement of the name "Mount McKinley" to the highest peak in North America, reversing the 2015 decision to rename it Denali, and renames the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America". It also outlines the process for updating the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, promotes the honoring of American historical figures, and includes provisions for consulting with relevant stakeholders. Additionally, the order emphasizes the importance of national heritage and patriotism in the naming and renaming of landmarks.
Background
Denali–Mount McKinkey
A more extensive write up on the background on the changes of the name of the highest peak in North America can be found at the Denali–Mount McKinley naming dispute article.
Under Obama
n August 2015, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced that the name would officially be changed to Denali in all federal documents. While on an Alaskan visit in the first week of September 2015, President Barack Obama announced the renaming of the mountain. The Obama Administration's proposal was met with immediate criticism from the entire US Congressional delegation from Ohio.
Under Trump
In December 2024, President-elect Donald Trump stated that he planned to revert the mountain's official name to Mount McKinley during his second term. Trump's proposal was met with immediate criticism from many prominent Alaskans.
Gulf of Mexico–Gulf of America
The designation had been used humorously, by comedian Stephen Colbert in 2010 as well as in a satirical 2012 bill by Mississippi lawmaker Steve Holland.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, Gulf of America was the name of Nakhodka Bay in the Russian Far East, commemorating the Russian corvette Amerika.
Shortly after his second inauguration on January 20, 2025, United States President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14170 directing U.S. federal agencies to initiate a process to rename the area from the U.S. coast "extending to the seaward boundary with Mexico and Cuba" as the Gulf of America.
Provisions
Purpose and Policy
The order emphasizes the importance of honoring American history and heritage by naming national landmarks in a way that recognizes the contributions of visionary and patriotic Americans.
Appointments to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names
Agency heads are directed to review and potentially replace their appointees to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (Board). The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with reviewing and making additional appointments to help implement the order. The Board is instructed to advance the policy of honoring American heroes in its naming and renaming decisions.
Renaming of Mount McKinley
The order directs the Secretary of the Interior to reinstate the name "Mount McKinley" within 30 days, reversing the 2015 decision to rename it Denali. The surrounding national park area will retain the name Denali National Park and Preserve. The Secretary will also work with Alaska Native groups and local organizations to identify other landmark names that honor Alaskan history and culture.
Renaming the Gulf of Mexico
The order directs the Secretary of the Interior to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" within 30 days, reflecting its importance to the U.S. economy and global commerce. The Secretary will update the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and ensure that all federal documents reflect the new name.
Additional Action
The Secretary of the Interior is encouraged to seek public and intergovernmental input regarding other figures or landmarks that could be honored, particularly in light of America's upcoming 250th anniversary.
General Provisions
The order clarifies that it does not alter the authority of any executive department or agency, nor does it create new legal rights. It must be implemented in accordance with applicable law and the availability of appropriations.
References
- "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness". The White House. US GOV. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- U.S. Department of the Interior/Sally Jewell (August 28, 2015). "Order No. 3337: Change of the Name of Mount McKinley to Denali" (PDF) (Press release). U.S. Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- Campbell, Jon (August 30, 2015). "Old Name Officially Returns to Nation's Highest Peak". U.S. Board on Geographic Names (U.S. Geological Survey). Retrieved August 10, 2020.
- Davidson, Kate (September 6, 2015), Sarah Palin, Once Code-Named Denali, Likes McKinley Better, The Wall Street Journal, retrieved September 8, 2015
- Schuppe, Jon (August 31, 2015). "Mt. McKinley to Denali: How A Mountain's Renaming Got Tied Up in Politics". NBC News. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- "President-elect Trump wants to again rename North America's tallest peak". AP News. 2024-12-23. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- Hussain, Zoe (2024-12-23). "Trump vows to give tallest mountain its old name back". Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- Amy, Jeff (February 10, 2012). "Lawmaker Says 'Gulf of America' Bill Was a Joke". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, TX. p. 7. Retrieved January 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
- Bogushevskaya, Victoria (2023). "Replaced but Not Forgotten: On Sinicised and Sinitic Toponyms in Primoskij Kraj" (PDF). Sulla via del Catai. 28. Trent: Centro Studi Martino Martini: 147.
- Trump, Donald J. (2025-01-20). "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness". The White House. Federal Government of the United States. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
- "Trump to make good on Gulf of America promise with bonkers executive order". The Independent. 2025-01-20. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
- Rogero, Tiago (2025-01-20). "Can Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
