Fifty Nations Become Americans at Mount Vernon | Roanoke News

On July Fourth, 150 people from 50 countries became U.S. citizens at Mount Vernon — a historic moment celebrating America’s 250th birthday. After enduring grueling processes, including tests and interviews, these new Americans stood together, united by shared hope and resilience. As the national anthem echoed through the grounds, each person’s home country was called out, sparking cheers and pride. They took the Oath of Allegiance, officially pledging their loyalty to the nation. A George Washington re-enactor welcomed them with “Welcome home,” reminding them that America’s story now includes theirs. Among them was U.S. Marine Diakaria Sangare of Guinea, who served two tours and beamed with joy after his citizenship ceremony — “I just became a United States citizen.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9dd89cdc0e227bc0