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199 New Citizens Celebrate Unity at Mount Rushmore

6/18/2025

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On June 13, 2025, a vibrant naturalization ceremony at Mount Rushmore welcomed 199 individuals from 52 countries as new U.S. citizens. Federal judges celebrated the essence of immigration and the American dream, while a choir's uplifting performance, set against the backdrop of lifting fog, beautifully symbolized the unity and pride of these new Americans.

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Story summary

On June 13, 2025, a vibrant naturalization ceremony at Mount Rushmore welcomed 199 individuals from 52 countries as new U.S. citizens. Federal judges celebrated the essence of immigration and the American dream, while a choir's uplifting performance, set against the backdrop of lifting fog, beautifully symbolized the unity and pride of these new Americans.