On February 9, 2025, President Donald Trump officially declared the day as the inaugural "Gulf of America Day". This proclamation followed his signing of Executive Order 14172 on January 20, 2025, which mandated the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The executive order, titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness," directed the Secretary of the Interior to implement this change.
The proclamation was notably signed aboard Air Force One as it flew over the newly named Gulf of America en route to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. President Trump stated that this renaming serves to "restore American pride in the history of American greatness."
The renaming has sparked a range of reactions. Supporters view it as a patriotic move that reinforces national pride, while critics argue it disregards historical and geographical contexts. The change has also led to legal challenges and debates over its broader implications.
For a visual overview of the proclamation and its context, you can watch the following video:
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