Interior Department says Gulf of Mexico now renamed to Gulf of America, Denali to Mount McKinley
While the Gulf of America will be applied to federal references, other nations will not be required to recognize the name.
Interior Department Says Gulf of Mexico Is Now ‘Gulf of America’
Trump also renamed Denali, North America’s tallest peak, as Mount McKinley, despite objections from Alaska’s senators.
North Dakota Sued the Interior Department at Least Five Times Under Gov. Doug Burgum. Now He’s Set to Run the Agency.
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Cherokee Nation, Interior Department partnering in Native language revitalization effort
Cherokee Nation and the U.S. Department of the Interior are partnering to utilize film and media to help preserve and advance Native languages.
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Trump Orders Interior Department to Explore Lumbee Federal Recognition
President Trump directs the Interior Department to develop a plan for federal recognition of 55,000-member Lumbee Tribe within 90 days, amid opposition from Eastern Cherokee.
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Interior Department officially renames Mount McKinley, Gulf of America
The Interior Department announced Friday that ... Nation's commitment to preserving the extraordinary heritage of the United States and ensuring that future generations of Americans celebrate ...
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North Dakota sued Interior at least 5 times under Burgum. Now he’s set to run the agency
Lawsuits filed by North Dakota give some insight into former Gov. Doug Burgum's worldview as he prepares to take over Interior.
Deb Haaland made history as Interior secretary. Now she’s running for governor of New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Deb Haaland, who championed conservation and clean energy during her tenure as Interior secretary, is running for the Democratic nomination for governor in New Mexico, the nation’s No. 2 oil production state.
U.S. Department of Interior makes Donald Trump's 'Gulf of America' name change official
President Donald Trump drew a mixed frenzy of eyebrow raises and excitement when he made a bold promise to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” in early January. He doubled-down on the promise during his inauguration speech this week,
U.S. Department of the Interior implements President Trump’s “Gulf of America”
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on Friday that they will implement President Trump’s name change for the Gulf Coast.
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U.S. Interior Dept. advances executive order renaming historic landmarks
The Interior Department says these changes aim to preserve the heritage of the United States and ensure future generations of Americans celebrate the legacy of its heroes and historic assets.
Gulf of Mexico or Gulf of America? How a name change works, and what would make it stick
President Donald Trump has the power to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, but whether people will call it that is an open question.