Hayden Vilay, 7, center, waves an American flag as he watches grandmother Inkeo Vilay be sworn in as a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony.
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Minister Tawee Layraman of the Montpelier West Bethesda Presbyterian Church, center, says the Pledge of Allegiance along with other newly-sworn citizens during a naturalization ceremony.
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Mohamed Sayidahmed, center left, and his aunt Amor Hussein, center right, have their picture taken with U.S. District Court Judge James Knepp II after Ms. Hussein was sworn in as an American citizen in a naturalization ceremony.
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Newly sworn American citizen Ramesh Ikkandath, center, places his hand over his heart as the national anthem is sung during a naturalization ceremony.
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Cadet Capt. Courtney Lowe reads the poem, "The New Colossus" during a naturalization ceremony.
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Khadija Latrach, center left, smiles as she is congratulated alongside other newly sworn citizens at the close of a naturalization ceremony.
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Newly sworn citizen Abdulhamid Alhumood, center, is congratulated at the close of a naturalization ceremony.
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U.S. District Court Judge James Knepp II delivers his remarks during a naturalization ceremony.
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The Springfield High School ROTC presents the colors at the opening of a naturalization ceremony.
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