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Trump order seeks to change the name of North America’s tallest peak from Denali to Mount McKinley

In 2015, the name of the peak was changed during the Obama administration to reflect the traditions of Alaska Natives and preference of many Alaskans.

Trump Renames Denali To Mount McKinley—Here’s What To Know

The tallest peak in North America has been named Denali since 2015 when its name was officially changed under former President Barack Obama.

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Denali vs. McKinley: A brief history of the long debate over what to call North America’s highest mountain

President Donald Trump says he’s changing the official name of Alaska’s — and North America’s — tallest peak from Denali back to Mount McKinley. It’s the latest chapter in a long struggle over what the mountain should be called.

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Why Did They Change the Name of Mt. McKinley to Mt. Denali? Here's the Answer

Why did they change the name of Mt. McKinley? Donald Trump promised to change the name back, but why was it changed to begin ...

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Here's why Mt. McKinley's name was previously changed

For decades, Alaskans and Indigenous groups petitioned for the name to be changed back to Denali. Their efforts faced ...

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