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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Google Maps to Rename Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America'
Caption: Google Maps to Rename Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America’. Google will change the Gulf of Mexico’s name to the "Gulf of America" following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Google stated that it follows a longstanding policy of updating place names based on official government databases, and the change will be reflected once the Geographic Names Information System is updated. The executive order also directs the reversal of the 2015 decision to rename Mount McKinley as Denali, a move originally made by former President Barack Obama to honor Alaska’s native population. Trump’s order states that renaming places like the Gulf and McKinley Mountain "honors American greatness" and ensures future generations recognize the legacy of American heroes. The order criticizes Obama's renaming of Denali as "an affront" to President William McKinley, noting that McKinley was assassinated in what Trump describes as "an attack on our Nation’s values.” Trump's directive emphasizes the economic importance of the Gulf of Mexico to the United States, justifying its renaming to reflect its contributions to the nation. The executive order mandates that all federal agencies update their maps, documents, and official records to reflect the new names. Google Maps will only display the new name to users in the United States, while international users will continue to see both names. Google clarified that in cases where place names differ between countries, it displays the official local name in each respective country, meaning Americans will see "Gulf of America," while others will still see "Gulf of Mexico.” The renaming decision has sparked debate, with critics seeing it as a political move, while supporters argue it reinforces national identity and historical recognition. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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