America’s Newest Citizens Celebrate Nation’s Birthday at George Washington’s Home

Kimberly Zanotti, USCIS Washington field office director congratulates a new U.S. citizen during Naturalization Ceremony at Mount Vernon, Va., on July 4, 2019. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

MOUNT VERNON, Va.—The United States has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all around the world. And some immigrants are lucky enough to become U.S. citizens on the nation’s birthday at President George Washington’s historic home.

Mount Vernon, the home of Washington, hosted a naturalization ceremony for 51 immigrants on July 4. In the sweltering heat, the citizens from 28 countries pledged their allegiance to the United States during the ceremony.