150 people from 50 countries become US citizens at Mount Vernon on America 250th birthday
· KRGV (NBC 5)
On July 4, 2026, a naturalization ceremony at Mount Vernon celebrated America's 250th birthday, welcoming 150 new citizens from 50 countries. Attendees gathered on the lawn of George Washington's estate, where U.S. Marine Sgt. Diakaria Sangare from Guinea was among those taking the oath of allegiance. The event included the national anthem, speeches about American history, and a call for each new citizen to stand as their country was announced. Historian Douglas Bradburn emphasized that their stories are now part of American history. The ceremony concluded with heartfelt congratulations and a warm welcome from a re-enactor portraying George Washington.
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