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Proclamation 10894

Gulf of America Day, 2025

This proclamation designates February 9, 2025, as "Gulf of America Day" to commemorate the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" under Executive Order 14172. It calls on public officials and Americans to observe the day with programs, ceremonies, and activities. The renaming itself was accomplished by the referenced executive order; this proclamation is purely commemorative.

Federal Register Open PDF 90 FR 9505

Impact dates

  1. Gulf of America Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 9, 2025 as Gulf of America Day
  • Call upon public officials and all people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; February 9, 2025 designated as Gulf of America Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Symbolic renaming may create diplomatic friction with Mexico and Cuba referenced in geographic description
  • Potential confusion in international usage versus domestic federal terminology
  • No binding effect on private sector, international bodies, or state/local map usage
Proclamation 10894: Gulf of America Day, 2025 · Executive Orders