On July 4, 2026, a naturalization ceremony took place at George Washington's Mount Vernon, where 150 individuals from 50 different countries became U.S. citizens. This event coincided with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Among the new citizens was Sgt. Diakaria Sangare, a U.S. Marine from Guinea, who participated in the ceremony held on the historic lawn.
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