The tallest peak in North America has been named Denali since 2015 when its name was officially changed under former President Barack Obama.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore the name of North America's tallest peak to 'Mount McKinley,' reversing the decision made by former President Barack Obama to rename it 'Denali.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore the name of North America's highest peak to Mount McKinley from 'Denali'.
In 2015, then-President Barack Obama changed the mountain's name to Denali to reflect the traditions of Alaska Natives and preferences of residents.
President Donald Trump made a series of sweeping pronouncements in his inaugural address, including a pledge to restore the name of Mount McKinley to North America’s tallest peak. Denali was renamed in 2015 by former President Barack Obama’s Department of the Interior,
The pledge to rename Denali was opposed by environmental groups and Alaskan politicians, including Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
The tallest peak in North America has been named Denali since 2015 when its name was officially changed under former President Barack Obama.