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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Susan Montoya Bryan

The US Board on Geographic Names: The little-known panel Trump has thrown in the spotlight

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One as he travels from Las Vegas to Miami on Saturday - (Copyright 2025 Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Within hours of taking office, President Donald Trump outlined in one of his many executive orders a mission to celebrate American greatness and to recognize those who have made contributions throughout history.

He jumpstarted the effort by ordering the name of North America’s tallest peak to be changed from Denali back to Mount McKinley in honor of the nation’s 25th president, William McKinley. He also called on the U.S. Interior Department to work with Alaska Natives and others to adopt names for other landmarks that would honor their history and culture.

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