Google Maps now shows Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America for U.S. users
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The update aligns with Donald Trump's order that the body be referred to as the Gulf of America.BBC News - 13h -
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Google Maps changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for U.S. users
Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for anyone using the app in the United States. The change comes after President Trump signed an executive order to rename the body ...CBS News - 16h -
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Google officially updates name of 'Gulf of America'
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Trump recognizes Feb. 9 as first ever 'Gulf of America Day'
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