The Gulf Of Mexico Wasn’t The Only Landmark President Trump Renamed On Day One

Monday marked a significant point in U.S. history, with President Donald Trump staging a triumphant return to the White House and following his inauguration with a slew of executive actions aimed at furthering his MAGA mission.

One issue he had been discussing at length in recent weeks involved renaming the Gulf of Mexico, and an announcement on the first day of his second term confirmed that he was already in the process of ordering its named changed to the Gulf of America.

Another natural feature, the nation’s tallest mountain, was also included in the statement, as Fox News reported:

The orders direct the Secretary of the Interior to make the name changes. The changes will apply to official federal documents and maps, though it is unclear whether the order also requires schools to use the new terminology.

Trump has repeatedly mentioned renaming Alaska’s Mount Denali as well, pointing out that it was originally named after President William McKinley.

“McKinley was a very good, maybe a great president,” Trump said at a December rally. “They took his name off Mount McKinley, right? That’s what they do to people. Now, he was a great president, very good president. At a minimum, he was a very good businessman. He was a businessman, then a governor, very successful businessman.”

President Obama renamed the mountain to Denali in 2015, in keeping with a request from the Alaska legislature.

The renaming effort was among many topics of social media discussion on Inauguration Day:

Although restoring the Mount McKinley name resonated with many of Trump’s supporters, Alaska’s RINO U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski was compelled to speak out against it.

“I’m totally against that,” Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski told reporters. “It is called Denali, which means the great one. So I would just suggest to President Trump, who wants to make everything great, they already have a great name for it.”

Murkowski said she spoke to Trump on Sunday about his plans to change the mountain’s name and that she plans another conversation on the matter with Trump.

In his speech Monday, Trump signaled his mind was made up, saying he would “restore the name of a great president … where it should be and where it belongs. President McKinley made our country very rich through tariffs and through talent.”

Murkowski’s Alaska colleagues, while not enthusiastic about the move, were not as adamant about it Monday. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), who spoke out against the name change as recently as last month, said he hadn’t seen the executive order to rename the mountain.

“We’ll see,” he said. “You never know, but there might be some important stuff in there for energy for America.”

And here’s a clip of failed 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s reaction to Trump’s announcement of the name changes:

Libs are idiots who don’t do their homework. Their furor over giving an additional name to a mountain in honor of an assassinated President is mind-boggling. The world is a better place now that we are making progress beyond the long history of technical decadence and widespread abuse of people among the Amerinds before European explorers arrived in the 15th century. I’m not endorsing all that these explorers did. I’m just pointing out how non-progressive things were in the Americas before these explorers arrived.

Question for ChatGPT: In the Koyukon Athabascan language what would they call Mount Everest?

Answer: In the Koyukon Athabascan language, they might use a term similar to “Denali,” which means “the high one” or “the tall one,” to describe Mount Everest.

Question for ChatGPT: How did Mount Everest get its name?

Answer: Mount Everest was named after Sir George Everest, a British surveyor who served as the Surveyor General of India from 1830 to 1843. The mountain was initially known as Peak XV until Andrew Waugh, Everest’s successor, proposed naming it after him in 1865. Despite Sir George Everest himself preferring local names, the Royal Geographical Society decided to honor him with the name. Before this, the mountain was known by its native names: “Chomolungma” in Tibetan, meaning “Goddess Mother of the World,” and “Sagarmatha” in Nepali, meaning “Forehead of the Sky”.

Question: Is there any evidence of the Koyukon Athabascans in Alaska referring to Mount Everest as Chomolungma or Sagarmatha?

There is no evidence to suggest that the Koyukon Athabascans in Alaska refer to Mount Everest as “Chomolungma” or “Sagarmatha.” These names are specific to the regions around Mount Everest: “Chomolungma” is the Tibetan name, and “Sagarmatha” is the Nepali name.

Question: Please describe all of the known inventions and progress that the Koyukon Athabascans have made for LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, child abuse prevention, and making the world better.

Answer: The Koyukon Athabascans, like many Indigenous groups, have a rich cultural heritage and have made significant contributions to their communities and the broader world. However, specific documented inventions or progress in areas such as LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, and child abuse prevention are not widely recorded in mainstream sources. Their contributions are often more community-focused and may not be as well-documented as those in more urbanized societies.

Question: What were some of the common types of violence done against people, women, disabled, elderly, and children among the Amerinds before European explorers arrived in large numbers during the 15th century?

Answer: Before European explorers arrived in large numbers during the 15th century, various forms of violence were present among Indigenous peoples of the Americas (Amerinds). These forms of violence varied widely among different tribes and regions. Here are some common types:

Intertribal Warfare: Conflicts between different tribes were common and could involve raids, battles, and skirmishes.
Ritualistic Violence: Some tribes practiced ritualistic violence, including human sacrifice and ritual combat, often tied to religious or cultural beliefs.
Domestic Violence: Like many societies, domestic violence existed, affecting women, children, and other vulnerable members of the community.
Punitive Measures: Harsh punishments for crimes or breaches of social norms could include physical punishment or even death.
Slavery and Captivity: Some tribes practiced slavery or took captives during conflicts, who could be subjected to harsh treatment.

It’s important to note that these practices were not universal and varied greatly among different tribes and cultures. Additionally, many Indigenous societies had complex social structures and systems of justice that aimed to maintain order and resolve conflicts.

Question: Did any of the Amerinds ever engage in human sacrifices?

Answer: Yes, some Indigenous cultures in the Americas did engage in human sacrifices before European contact. Notable examples include:

Aztecs: The Aztecs are perhaps the most well-known for their practice of human sacrifice. They believed that offering human lives was necessary to appease their gods and ensure the continuation of the world. Sacrifices were often conducted on top of pyramids, where the hearts of the victims were removed.

Mayans: The Mayans also practiced human sacrifice, often as part of religious ceremonies. They believed that blood was a powerful offering to their gods. Common methods included decapitation and heart removal.

Incas: The Incas practiced human sacrifice, particularly in the form of capacocha, a ritual where children were sacrificed to the gods during important events or times of crisis. These sacrifices were seen as offerings to ensure the favor of the gods.

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