Gulf of Mexico

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The Gulf of America: No More Mexico?!?

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Hold onto your watercraft, folks! The Gulf of Mexico is getting a brand makeover that even a salty sea dog wouldn't believe!

In a move that has left many scratching their heads, the White House recently blocked the Associated Press from covering an official event due to its use of the historically recognized name, "Gulf of Mexico." Instead, the White House is pushing for the new moniker, "Gulf of America," which has been formally endorsed by none other than former President Donald Trump. This change is not merely cosmetic; it reflects a broader political narrative and has implications for how we refer to a major geographic feature in North America.

Google Maps was the first to make the shift, officially changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for its U.S. users. Hot on its heels, Apple has quickly followed suit, ensuring all its users can find the Gulf by its rebranded name. Users outside the U.S. still see the old name, which raises eyebrows given the body of water's long-standing association with Mexico. It seems the Gulf is now straddling two identities—talk about an identity crisis!

The renaming has sparked protest from journalists, with the White House Correspondents’ Association voicing discontent over access denial to events for those who dare use the term "Gulf of Mexico." The Associated Press has vowed to continue using the original name while also acknowledging Trump's preferred terminology. It begs the question: how far should we go to appease political whims when it comes to geographical truths?

This renaming saga has gotten people talking—what's next? Will states start rebranding their well-known cities? The Gulf of America is just a teaser of a larger trend that could emerge in the future. As geography takes on a political flavor, it’s important to remember the cultural significance these names carry.

Did you know that the Gulf of Mexico is not only one of the largest gulf areas in the world but also plays a vital role in the ecology of the Americas? It's a massive breeding ground for a variety of marine life, including the endangered manatee. Furthermore, the Gulf has historically been a critical center for trade and transport, connecting North America to international waters, long before renaming debates ever surfaced.

To add to the fun fact collection, the Gulf of Mexico was once referred to as the Sea of the West by early European explorers! It has deep historical roots intertwined with commerce, unique ecosystems, and diverse cultures, making any name change an interesting footnote in its rich narrative.

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White House blocks AP from event for using 'Gulf of Mexico' (NPR)

The Associated Press says the White House blocked it from covering an official event on Tuesday because it did not refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf ...

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Google maps changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for US users (BBC News)

The update aligns with Donald Trump's order that the body be referred to as the Gulf of America.

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Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America based on Trump's ... (ABC News)

Apple has changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps after an order by President Donald Trump was made official by the U.S. ...

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Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on maps, following ... (USA TODAY)

Bloomberg reported the change would be rolled out to users in the U.S. first before being rolled out globally. Apple did not immediately return USA TODAY's ...

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White House Bars Reporter From Event Over A.P.'s Use of 'Gulf of ... (The New York Times)

The Associated Press has said it would refer to the Gulf of Mexico “by its original name while acknowledging” President Trump's choice to rename the body of ...

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Apple Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, follows ... (NBC New York)

Google made a similar name change in its mapping software for the Gulf of America. Apple followed suit a day later changing the Gulf of Mexico in app.

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Here's How All Online Maps Are Handling the 'Gulf of Mexico' Name ... (WIRED)

Google is among the first companies to change the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on its maps. Other sources for online maps have not yet followed Donald ...

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Who owns the Gulf of Mexico/America? What to know about recent ... (NBC Chicago)

President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico, but who actually owns the waterway that touches multiple countries?

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White House correspondents protest access denial over 'Gulf of ... (Reuters)

The White House Correspondents' Association protested a decision by the White House on Tuesday to bar an Associated Press reporter from an event with ...

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'Gulf of America' arrives on Google Maps after President Trump ... (6ABC Philadelphia)

The body of water formerly known in the United States as the Gulf of Mexico is now listed for US-based users of Google Maps as the Gulf of America.

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Google Maps Renames Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America for U.S. ... (The New York Times)

People in Mexico will still see the name Gulf of Mexico, with international users seeing both names, Google said. The change follows an executive order from ...

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Apple Maps Follows Google Renaming Gulf Of Mexico To Gulf Of ... (Deadline)

Apple Maps is now displaying the name Gulf of America for the oceanic basin known as the Gulf of Mexico.

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The AP says it was blocked from the Oval Office over continuing to ... (CNN)

The Associated Press said the White House barred its reporter from Tuesday's Oval Office executive order signing because of the AP style guidance on using ...

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Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America based on Trump's ... (6ABC Philadelphia)

Apple renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps Tuesday. It follows Google, which has also rolled out the change.

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Apple Maps follows Google, relabels Gulf of Mexico as America (Mashable)

Apple Maps has been updated to label the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America," a day after Google Maps made the change.

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Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on maps (KCBD)

After taking office, ...

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AP says reporter blocked from White House over 'Gulf of Mexico' policy (WJTV)

The barring of the journalist, the AP said in a statement, was in connection with AP's refusal to "align its editorial standards with President Donald ...

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Apple renames Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America on maps (The Hill)

Apple Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America, after the Trump administration updated the U.S. database for geographic names to reflect the ...

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AP says reporter blocked from White House over 'Gulf of Mexico' policy (WJBF-TV)

The barring of the journalist, the AP said in a statement, was in connection with AP's refusal to "align its editorial standards with President Donald ...

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BITS & PIECES: One wrong turn to the Gulf of Mexico - (Arkadelphian)

Our inner Huck Finn sometimes draws our imagination and wanderlust to river travel. In adulthood we've traversed, over the course of a number of trips, ...

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US, Google update maps to say Gulf of America after Trump change ... (Jackson Clarion Ledger)

The changes will only apply to maps in the United States of America, and the Trump administration is working to enforce use of the updated name. This week, the ...

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Why did Trump change the name of the Gulf of Mexico? Here's what ... (NBC Chicago)

President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, but why did he make that move?

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Google officially changes the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America ... (Montgomery Advertiser)

The change reflects Google's policy of adhering to official government names for geographical locations. Users outside the United States will see both the name ...

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