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Trump's Decision to Rename Denali Mountain Sparks Controversy

Trump's Decision to Rename Denali Mountain Sparks Controversy
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World January 24, 2025 11:09

alaska, usa - President Trump's plan to change the name of Denali Mountain to McKinley Mountain raises questions and objections in Alaska.

Reason Behind the Name Change

President Trump recently announced his decision to rename the highest mountain in the country, Denali, back to McKinley, sparking controversy.

History of the Names

The origin of the dual names dates back to the late 1800s when a gold prospector, William Dickey, admired President McKinley and named the mountain after him. However, Alaska's indigenous communities have long advocated for the mountain to be recognized by its original name, Denali.

President Trump's interest in McKinley stems from both presidents' support for customs duties. Trump claims McKinley's advocacy for customs duties enriched the country economically, and he aims to follow a similar path.

Legal Aspects and Opposition

The decision to rename geographic features like Denali rests with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, former board member, doubts Trump's authority to unilaterally change the name and highlights the standardization process required.

In the past, Trump faced opposition from Alaskan senators when he proposed a similar name change in 2017. Sullivan and Murkowski defended the use of the indigenous name, Denali, emphasizing cultural respect and heritage.

Furthermore, Trump's executive order also includes renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the American Gulf, a decision that raises international implications.

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