The U.S. Department of the Interior has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, following an executive order by President Donald Trump.
The decision, which also includes renaming Alaska's Denali back to Mount McKinley, aims to honor the legacy of American greatness.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names will update the official federal nomenclature to reflect these changes.
While the new name will be used in federal references, other nations are not required to recognize it. The Gulf of America spans over 1,700 miles of U.S. coastline and is vital to the nation's trade, energy production, and maritime industries.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has criticized the name change, stating that the Gulf of Mexico will continue to be recognized internationally.
The renaming has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising it as patriotic and others calling it unnecessary. The Department of the Interior emphasized that the changes reaffirm the nation's commitment to preserving its heritage.
This move is part of a broader effort to restore historic names that honor American heroes and historic assets. The Gulf of America will now be a central part of the nation's identity and legacy.
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