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New Citizens Sworn In at Mount Vernon | Bangor News
On July Fourth, 150 people from 50 countries became U.S. citizens at Mount Vernon, celebrating America’s 250th birthday — including a Marine sergeant who’d served two tours. After rigorous tests and interviews, these new Americans, many fleeing conflict or persecution, took the Oath of Allegiance with pride, recited the Pledge, and heard “Welcome home” from a George Washington reenactor. The Marine, waving an American flag, declared, “I just became a United States citizen.” It was a powerful testament to the enduring American dream — diverse, resilient, and united under one flag. Listen in…
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