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Donald Trump name changes from the Gulf of America to Fort Bragg

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On his first day back in office, he renames the Gulf of America and renamed the Alaskan peak of Denali .

In 2023 , the Biden administration changed Fort Bragg , named after Confederate general, to Fort Liberty .

At the heart of these decisions is a desire to portray America and its values in a particular light.

Some of the changes have sparked debates about whose vision of American history should officially stand.

A poll by Alaska Survey Research suggested 47% of Alaska 's Trump 's voters favoured the name change.

But overall, Alaskans opposed it by a two -to-one margin.

The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from the Oval Office this week .