Denali–Mount McKinley naming dispute - Wikipedia
The mountain had been unofficially named Mount McKinley in 1896 by a gold prospector and officially by the federal government in 1917 to commemorate William McKinley, who was …
Why the Name of Alaska’s Peak Changed From Mt. McKinley to Denali
Jan 17, 2025 · A gold prospector dubbed the peak Mount McKinley in 1896, but Alaskans have historically championed Denali, a name rooted in its Native American history.
Many Alaskans continue to use Denali as name for Mount McKinley …
4 days ago · Alaskans are responding after President Donald Trump changed the name of North America's tallest peak from Denali back to Mount McKinley.
Trump Renames Denali To Mount McKinley: Here's What To …
Jan 20, 2025 · President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday renaming Denali—the highest peak in North America—to Mount McKinley, the Alaska mountain’s name prior to …
Denali versus McKinley: a brief history of the debate over a …
Jan 23, 2025 · President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders — including one to change the official name of North America's tallest mountain.
Renaming Denali and the Gulf of Mexico - sco.wisc.edu
Jan 22, 2025 · Who was McKinley? William McKinley was US President from 1897 to 1901, when he was assassinated in Buffalo, New York. During his presidency, McKinley led the US into …
Denali vs. Mount McKinley: A Historical and Cultural Perspective
Jan 22, 2025 · Uncover the history of Denali’s name change to Mount McKinley, its significance, and why this mountain remains a symbol of Alaska’s heritage.
Why and when was Mount McKinley renamed to Denali? Trump …
Mount McKinley was officially renamed Denali in 2015, ending a century-long naming controversy. The decision was announced by then-Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell, citing a 1947 law ...
Trump order seeks to change the name of North America's tallest …
Jan 20, 2025 · President Donald Trump has issued an executive order calling for North America’s tallest peak — Denali in Alaska — to be renamed Mount McKinley.
Denali or Mount McKinley? - U.S. National Park Service
Prospectors all along the Yukon River started calling the mountain “Densmore Mountain” or “Densmore Peak.” “Mount McKinley” emerged after a gold prospector named William Dickey …