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Resolution encourages Tennessee teachers to say 'Gulf of America'

  • Tennessee senators support a resolution encouraging educators to say 'Gulf of America' and 'Mount McKinley,' names changed by President Donald Trump through an executive order.
  • Senator Bo Watson filed the resolution, which has gained 19 prime cosponsors but does not require usage of the terms.
  • The Associated Press is challenging the government's naming mandate, alleging retaliation for their refusal to adopt the new names.
  • The resolution aligns with Trump's agenda, emphasizing that naming national treasures honors patriotic Americans, according to Watson's statements.
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Tennessee Senate Resolution Urges Teachers to Use 'Gulf of America,' 'Mount McKinley' After Trump Renamed Them - Tennessee Star

Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson (R-Hixson) on Thursday filed a resolution in the General Assembly that would encourage teachers in the Volunteer State to educate pupils about the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley, which were renamed by President Donald Trump through an executive order late last month. Formerly the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali, the names were changed to Gulf of Mexico and Mount McKinley through Trump's "Restoring Names That…

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Resolution encourages Tennessee teachers to say 'Gulf of America'

(The Center Square) – Tennessee senators are lining up behind a resolution that would encourage the state's educators to say "Gulf of America" when referring to the oceanic basin between

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Tennessee teachers should follow Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ order, GOP leader says

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby

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Tennessee teachers should follow Trump’s order renaming Gulf of Mexico and Denali, says GOP leader

Republican state Sen. Bo Watson filed a resolution encouraging teachers to use Gulf of America and Mount McKinley when speaking with students about map locations renamed by Trump.

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