President-elect Donald Trump recently announced his intention to change the name of North America’s tallest mountain, Denali, back to its former name, Mount McKinley. This decision would reverse a 2015 decision made by the Barack Obama administration to honor Alaska’s Indigenous People. Trump argued that former president William McKinley, after whom the mountain was originally named, was a “great president” who deserves to have his name restored.
During a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix, Trump expressed his belief that McKinley’s name should be brought back, citing his role in creating a significant amount of wealth for the United States. The word ‘Denali’ translates to ‘High One’ or ‘Great One’. The mountain’s name was changed to McKinley in 1896, and the national park surrounding it was named Denali in 1980.
The renaming of mountains to their original Indigenous names is a common practice. Trump’s decision has sparked controversy, with Alaska’s two senators reportedly urging him to keep the name Denali. As the debate continues, the significance of honoring Indigenous names and the historical legacy of presidents like McKinley remain at the forefront.山-Trump announces plans to change the name of Denali to Mount McKinley
On Twitter, user Eric Daugherty shared Trump’s announcement that he intends to restore the name of Mount McKinley. The decision has generated discussions around the importance of preserving Indigenous names and the legacies of past presidents.
Source
Photo credit gripped.com
