‘Gulf of America Day’ officially proclaimed by President Donald Trump as a federal holiday

President Donald Trump officially declared February 9, 2025, as Gulf of America Day, designating it as a federal holiday.

He made this announcement by signing a proclamation aboard Air Force One as it flew over the Gulf of America on his way to attend Super Bowl LIX.

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To secure its recognition as a holiday in the future, additional steps, such as passing legislation or issuing more executive orders, might be necessary to include it in both federal and state calendars permanently.

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“I, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 9, 2025, as Gulf of America Day,” reads the proclamation, which Trump inked aboard Air Force One.

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“I call upon public officials and all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities,” it added.

Trump announced he was renaming the gulf Jan. 20 as part of an order to “[restore] names that honor American greatness.”

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