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Release Date: 06/28/04 00:00:00
U.S. Service members are sworn in as citizens.
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact USCIS Press Office 202-353-8472
June 28, 2004
More than 16,000 men, women and children from throughout the United States will raise their right hands and become America's newest citizens during special 4th of July naturalization ceremonies. Held at locations across the United States, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will commemorate our nation's 228th birthday by highlighting "Citizenship: The American Dream in Action" at each celebration.
"As a naturalized citizen myself, I can think of no better way to celebrate America and to commemorate the 4th of July than to welcome America's newest citizens." said Eduardo Aguirre, Director of USCIS. "For reasons too numerous to list, our newest citizens have left one life behind to start a new one here in America. USCIS is pleased to have played a role in the fulfillment of their American Dream."
Each year, USCIS welcomes more than 640,000 citizens during naturalization ceremonies across the United States. That number includes more than 8,000 service members who have naturalized through an expedited process stemming from their involvement in the war on terrorism.
On March 1, 2003, USCIS became one of three legacy Immigration and Naturalization Service components to join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. USCIS is charged with fundamentally transforming and improving the delivery of immigration and citizenship services, while enhancing our nation's security. During the past year, USCIS has helped more than 640,000 men, women and children fulfill their dreams and become United States citizens.
June 28, 2004
El Paso Convention Center, El Paso, Texas
June 29, 2004
Sacramento Zoo, Sacramento, California
July 1, 2004
The Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas
Federal Courthouse, Brownsville, Texas
Montebello, Los Angeles, California
Point Loma, San Diego, California
Gus Solomon Federal Courthouse, Portland, Oregon
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Kiddie Museum, New Orleans, Louisiana
Herald Washington Library, Chicago, Illinois
July 2, 2004
Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona
Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, Las Vegas, Nevada
Houston City Hall Visitor Center, Houston, Texas
U.S.S. Intrepid, New York City, New York
Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, Nebraska
Lexington Middle School, Lexington, Nebraska
Historic Court House, St. Louis, Missouri
July 3, 2004
Esplanade, Boston, Massachusetts
July 4, 2004
The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas
South Mountain Community College, Phoenix, Arizona
Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington
Epcot Center, Orlando, Florida
Miami Beach, Miami, Florida
Colorado Veterans Monument, Denver, Colorado
Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York
Neuseum/Freedom Plaza, Arlington, Virginia
Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia
U.S.S. Constitution, Boston, Massachusetts
July 6, 2004
Centro de Bellas Artes, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco, California
July 9, 2004
Skill Center, Sacramento, California
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