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Board On Geographic Names: Celebrating American History Through Landmarks

Learn about the U.S. Board on Geographic Names and its role in standardizing and renaming geographic features in the United States.

Top News · Jan 27, 2025

Fury at Trump’s ‘insulting’ plan to rename North America’s tallest peak

‘I’m surprised he doesn’t want to name it Trump Mountain’

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025

Denali, North America's tallest mountain, stripped of its indigenous name by President Trump

The peak was known as Mount McKinley until 2015, when President Obama changed it in recognition of its 10,000 year old original Alaskan name

Advnture · Jan 21, 2025

Trump vows to change the name of North America's tallest peak from Denali to Mount McKinley

President Donald Trump says he plans to rename North America’s tallest peak, Denali in Alaska, as Mount McKinley

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

Trump Pledges To Rename Denali, Sparking Controversy

President-elect Trump's plan to rename Denali back to Mount McKinley sparks debate over historical significance and cultural heritage.

Top News · Dec 24, 2024

Alaska Republicans Reject Trump Plan To Rename Mountain Honoring Indigenous People After Pro-Tariff President Who Never Visited Alaska

Alaska Republicans have offered resistance to President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to change the name of the highest mountain in North America, Denali, back to Mount McKinley.

International Business Times · Dec 23, 2024

Alaska Republicans Reject Trump Plan to Rename Mountain Honoring Indigenous People After Pro-Tariff President Who Never Visited Alaska

Alaska Republicans have offered resistance to President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to change the name of the highest mountain in North America, Denali, back to Mount McKinley.

Latin Times · Dec 23, 2024

President-Elect Trump Plans To Rename Mount Denali To Mount Mckinley

President-elect Trump considers renaming Mount Denali to Mount McKinley, sparking debate and reflecting his admiration for former President McKinley.

Top News · Dec 22, 2024