President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14174 on August 27, 2026, renaming the body of water currently known as Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America.’ The order cites the lake’s historical significance to U.S. exploration, commerce, and defense, including its role in trade routes and military logistics. It highlights U.S. investments in protecting the Great Lakes ecosystem and emphasizes the lake’s economic importance, supporting jobs and industries across multiple states. The Secretary of the Interior, in coordination with the Board on Geographic Names, must update federal records and remove all references to ‘Lake Ontario’ within 30 days. The renaming reflects the lake’s strategic value and its role in sustaining American economic and energy infrastructure.
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