Trump pledges to restore McKinley’s name to tallest peak in North America
The pledge to rename Denali was opposed by environmental groups and Alaskan politicians, including Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
Trump Reverses Obama's Order, Restores Name Of North America's Tallest Peak
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore the name of North America's highest peak to Mount McKinley from 'Denali'.
Trump vows to change the name of Denali, North America's tallest peak, despite Alaska's wishes
Trump said he planned to “restore the name of a great president, William McKinley, to Mount McKinley, where it should be and where it belongs."
Trump to again rename North America's tallest peak from Denali to McKinley
The Alaskan mountain, now known as Mount Denali, will revert back to its previous name Mount McKinley, which was changed by former President Barack Obama. Obama changed the name to Denali in 2015 to reflect the traditions of Alaska Natives as well as the preference of many Alaska residents.
Trump Wants to Rename Denali. Alaska Lawmakers Don’t.
The president wants to honor a predecessor, William McKinley, by returning his name to North America’s highest peak. The state’s senators prefer the Native name.
Trump vows to revert name of Alaska’s highest peak from Denali back to Mount McKinley
President Donald Trump announced the name of Alaska’s highest peak — and North America’s tallest at over 20,000 feet — Denali, would be changed back to Mount McKinley. Trump was sworn in as the 47th president on Monday,
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.
President Trump promises to rename the mountain Denali as Mount McKinley
An executive order to rename an Alaskan mountain with the highest peak in North America wouldn't be the first name change for Denali.
As he takes office, Trump orders Denali to be renamed Mount McKinley
The president made the name change through one of dozens of executive orders he signed on Monday. Former President Barack Obama’s administration ordered that the mountain be renamed as Denali in 2015.
Poll: Alaskans oppose reverting Denali back to Mt. McKinley by more than two-to-one
Harris voters oppose 7%-86%, according to survey. Alaskans oppose reverting the name of Denali to Mount McKinley by more than a two-to-one margin, according to a survey of residents conducted several days before President Donald Trump announced he would make the change during his second inauguration speech Monday.
Why Donald Trump loves William McKinley and what it could mean for the country
Trump's a fan of President William McKinley, giving the Canton, Ohio, native a major shout-out in his inaugural address.
Trump Inauguration: Who was President McKinley? Why renaming Denali to Mount McKinley is another Obama snub
During his inauguration speech, Donald Trump hailed President William McKinley and announced plans to restore the name of ...
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Why does Trump want to rename Denali after President McKinley?
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President-elect Trump wants to again rename North America's tallest peak
Former President Barack Obama changed the official name ... A prospector in 1896 dubbed the peak “Mount McKinley” after President William McKinley, who had never been to Alaska.