The Gulf of Mexico is now Gulf of America. What are some other notable location name changes?
The Gulf of Mexico is now officially the Gulf of America in the U.S. It is far from the first time a landform or town has changed names.
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Can Trump Just Order New Names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico?
The state of Alaska requested the name change in 1975, but the Board on Geographic Names didn’t take action. Members of the ...
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Trump's celebration of American greatness puts a spotlight on a little-known panel of experts
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names, a little known panel of federal experts, has been around for nearly 135 years.
Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map
This name change recognizes the sacred status of Denali to many Alaska Natives,” Jewell said. “The name Denali has been official for use by the State of Alaska since 1975, ...
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US renames bay and mountain to honor American greatness
The US Department of the Interior has announced the restoration of names honoring the legacy of American greatness. The ...