Denali Vs Mount McKinley: Dispute Around Naming USA's Tallest Mountain Predates Trump
A mong the sweep of executive orders signed by the new US president Donald Trump is the decision to rename Denali as Mount McKinley. It’s a controversial move, but not unprecedented – just the latest chapter in a dispute that’s been going on for decades.
Although it may seem awkward to revert to a name not originally associated with the mountain, Trump’s decision reflects a return to American traditions.
For decades, Alaskans and Indigenous groups petitioned for the name to be changed back to Denali. Their efforts faced ...
In his inaugural speech, Trump praised ‘great president’ William McKinley, remembered for his love of tariffs and ...
Alaskans oppose reverting the name of Denali to Mount McKinley by more than a two-to-one margin, according to a survey of ...
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