US EditionNearly 90 People Become U.S. Citizens in Special July 4th Naturalization Ceremony
- On July 3, 2025, a group of 28 immigrants representing 19 different countries officially became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony held at a pavilion in Hammond, Indiana.
- The ceremony followed a rigorous process requiring applicants to meet age, residency, language, and moral character standards, often taking several years to complete.
- Speakers including Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott and State Rep. Carolyn Jackson emphasized the diversity of stories and the enduring American Dream for those willing to work for citizenship.
- Jose Delgado expressed his excitement by saying it feels wonderful, while Mayor Thomas McDermott emphasized that all individuals present had legitimately obtained their citizenship.
- The event highlighted the new citizens’ upcoming civic duties, with calls to contribute to communities and vote, underscoring active participation in American society.
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'I finally got it!' Charlotte museum hosts naturalization ceremony on 4th of July
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Honoring the spirit of freedom and community -- that's the annual tradition of the naturalization ceremony at the Charlotte Museum of History. And on this Independence Day, it was no different. The free Fourth of July event was highlighted by the oath-taking for the new U.S. citizens. “I’m feeling so excited,” said one of the naturalized citizens. “This is an achievement, this a goal I was looking forward t…
Dozens celebrate U.S. citizenship in Richmond on Independence Day
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A naturalization ceremony was held at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC) in Richmond, bringing together 82 people from 39 different countries, all united by one goal: American citizenship. "Let me be the first to say welcome, my fellow Americans," said Hon. Roger L. Gregory, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, as he addressed the new citizens. The ceremony included patriotic musi…
Nearly 90 people become U.S. citizens in special July 4th naturalization ceremony
RICHMOND, Va. While many celebrated America's 249th birthday with fireworks and barbecues, almost 90 people representing 32 countries marked the occasion by officially becoming U.S. citizens during a special naturalization ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture on July 4th.The ceremony featured applause rather than fireworks as these new Americans completed their citizenship journey."You worked hard," Judge Roger L. Gregory told …
Eighty local applicants granted U.S. citizenship
Eighty local applicants granted U.S. citizenship JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Eighty local applicants were granted their official U.S. citizenship status on Thursday, coming the day before the nation celebrates its 249th birthday. We spoke with a few of these people, who shared their emotions on this momentous occasion. “It means a lot. I mean, you left your family back home just to be with your family, trying to build here,” Cecilia, who is original…
Naturalization: The little-known, big-impact work of Colorado's federal court
"Fans, direct your attention to the field," an announcer's voice boomed over the mostly empty seats at Coors Field. The Colorado Rockies' game against the Miami Marlins was not ready to begin, nor were the teams in sight. Instead, cheers, waves and shouts of "god bless America" came in response to the 25 people huddled behind the home plate. All were immigrants, from 14 countries, who were taking the oath of allegiance to become new U.S. citizen…
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