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 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/be58367f30223738