PHOTOS: Naturalization Ceremony at Mount Rushmore

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PHOTOS: Naturalization Ceremony at Mount Rushmore

Matt Weiner
Jun 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
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A Naturalization Ceremony was held at Mount Rushmore's amphitheater Friday, June 13. The event featured 199 citizens spanning 52 countries taking an oath and being sworn in by a judge to officially become citizens of the United States of America.聽

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