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Executive Order 14422: Honoring the American History of the Great Lakes and Renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America
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- Sec. 1. Purpose and Policy
- Sec. 2. Lake America
- Sec. 3. General Provisions
Section 1, quoted from the order
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As I announced in Executive Order 14172 of January 20, 2025 (Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness), it is the policy of my Administration to recognize the extraordinary contributions of the American people and the rich heritage of our history by naming great natural landmarks for our shared achievements. The United States is the greatest protector of the Great Lakes, including the body of water currently known as Lake Ontario. Without the security and investment provided by the United States, this freshwater system would not be open for shipping, recreation, and responsible use to the same extent as it is today. The United States Coast Guard supplies 9 of the 11 ice breaking vessels on the Great Lakes, securing commercial shipping lanes free of charge. […]
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