On February 9, 2025, President Donald J. Trump proclaimed the first-ever Gulf of America Day following the signing of Executive Order 14172, which officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. This move aimed to restore national pride and recognize the region’s long-standing significance to the United States. The proclamation calls upon all Americans to celebrate this change through programs, ceremonies, and activities. The renaming marks a symbolic shift in national identity and maritime geography, reinforcing a narrative of American greatness and historical reclamation.