Denali vs. McKinley: Alaska's Naming Dispute

Senator Lisa Murkowski is pushing to restore the original name Denali to North Americas tallest peak, previously known as Mount McKinley. Despite President Trumps executive order to keep the name Mount McKinley, Murkowski argues that Denali has been the traditional name for generations and is significant to the Koyukon Athabascan people. The name Mount McKinley was originally given by a prospector and was later officially adopted by the government. Efforts to change the name back to Denali were blocked for decades due to political reasons, but President Obama officially changed it in 2015. Murkowskis bill to restore the name Denali is not meant to disrespect President McKinley, but rather to honor the traditional name and the people who have used it for thousands of years. The future of the bill is uncertain, as it could potentially be included in a larger package of legislation or added to a must-pass bill. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.