The suggestion, posted on social media, appeared to be the latest in the president’s efforts to alter geographic names.
Category: Names, Geographical
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Trump Posts Map Suggesting New Mexico Be Renamed as ‘New America’
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
The New York Times – On the Runway:The president also reiterated his criticism that Canada “treats us very badly.” Trade talks between the nations collapsed last week.
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A.P. Sues Trump Officials Over White House Ban
The wire service sued three of them for denying its reporters access to press events. The White House has objected to The A.P.’s references to the Gulf of Mexico in articles.
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How Google Maps Plans to Handle the ‘Gulf of America’
Google said it would follow the Trump administration in renaming the Gulf of Mexico once the new name is updated in government sources.
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Oakland Airport Can’t Use San Francisco in Its Name, Judge Rules
The airport’s name, San Francisco Bay Oakland International, suggested that the “lower rated airport” was associated with San Francisco, a federal judge said in a temporary order.
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The Terrifying Allure of Mona Island
Why had immigrants, seekers and pilgrims been drawn for centuries to the treacherous shores of Mona Island? I set off to find out.