Lake Ontario Renamed “Lake America” by the United States
8 September 2026
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Lake Ontario Renamed “Lake America” by the United States
Context
On 27 August 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14422, directing the U.S. federal government to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” The order requires the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to update federal maps, databases and official documents.
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Lake Ontario officially renamed "Lake America" by US President Trump in 2026. Explore the geopolitical implications, Canada's response, and international naming disputes.
Keywords
Lake OntarioLake AmericaGreat LakesUS-Canada relationsExecutive Order 14422geographic namingDonald TrumpNiagara River