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New Citizens Swear Oath at Monticello | Charlottesville News
Seventy-four new Americans from thirty-six countries took the oath of citizenship at Monticello during the 64th annual Independence Day celebration, sharing powerful stories of hope, escape, and opportunity. The Virginia governor delivered a stirring keynote, urging all to live out America’s ideals through daily acts of kindness and civic duty—echoing the founders’ belief in liberty and self-governance. Personal testimonies—from a Honduran dreamer to a Syrian refugee family—highlighted the diverse reasons people choose America. The event also marked three major anniversaries: 250 years of…
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