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Trump’s geographic renaming plans leave mapmakers pondering what to do next

Trump's executive order aims to honor American heritage and legacy, stating it is in the national interest to promote this heritage.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially used the name Gulf of America, but many states remain uncertain about following Trump's lead.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum humorously suggested renaming North America to Mexican America, but affirmed that it will still be called the Gulf of Mexico.

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Syracuse NY

Gulf of America? Trump’s geographic name changes leave mapmakers pondering what to do

Harrisburg renamed its Market Street to Martin Luther King Boulevard and then switched back to Market Street several years later — with loud complaints both times.

30 days ago·Syracuse, United States

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Inquirer

Trump's geographic renaming plans leave mapmakers pondering - what next?

What’s in a name change, after all? The water bordered by the Southern United States, Mexico and Cuba will be critical to shipping lanes and vacationers whether it’s called the Gulf of Mexico, as it has been for four centuries, or the Gulf of America, as President Donald Trump ordered this week. North America’s highest mountain peak will still loom above Alaska whether it’s called Denali, as ordered by former President Barack Obama in 2015, or c…

1 month ago·Manila, Philippines

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読売新聞オンライン

Gulf of Whatnow? Trump’s Geographic Renaming Plans Leave Mapmakers Pondering What to Do Next

What's in a name change, after all?

1 month ago·Japan

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PBS NewsHour

Mapmakers pondering what to do about Trump's geographic renaming plans

Mapmakers and teachers are re-thinking what to call the gulf of water between Mexico, the United States and Cuba after President Donald Trump ordered it renamed from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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