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When did Congress rename the Grand River the Colorado River?
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Colorado River, near San Luis, Mex.
The United States Congress officially renamed the Grand River to the Colorado River in 1921. This change was motivated by political considerations and a desire to better align the river's name with the state of Colorado.1