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Ahmad Younis, an immigrant from Jordan, gently waves an American flag during a naturalization ceremony July 3 at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis. Ninety-eight people from around the world became American citizens. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Senior Judge Sarah Evans Barker of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana presides over the ceremony. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Naturalization ceremonies occur year-round, but a special event is tied to the Fourth of July each year. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Ninety eight people from around the world became American citizens. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Kashmir Kaur is presented with an American flag by Marlon Webb, representing the International Center. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Alex Gray, an immigrant from Russia, listens as speakers welcome the new citizens. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

The event was held at Indiana’s only presidential site—Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Senior Judge Barker presides over the naturalization ceremony. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Flags mark the occasion. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Vizcaino Andres, a new citizen from Cuba, delivers remarks during the event. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

A new citizen registers to vote immediately after the ceremony. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett welcomes the new citizens. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Nearly 100 people became U.S. citizens. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

An officer with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, Yetunde Badaru, prepares for a roll call of the people participating in the event. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Children were tasked with distributing American flags to the newest citizens during the ceremony. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

New citizens participate in the event. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Sylvia McNair sings during the event. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Latha Ramchand, inaugural chancellor of IU Indianapolis and an immigrant from India, delivers her keynote address. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

A hug celebrates the occasion. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Whitney Harrison Ebmeyer, great-great-great granddaughter of President Benjamin Harrison, delivers remarks. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

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See nearly 100 people become U.S. citizens

by Doug McSchooler, Mirror Indy
July 4, 2024

<h1>See nearly 100 people become U.S. citizens</h1>
<p class="byline">by Doug McSchooler, Mirror Indy <br />July 4, 2024</p>
<br />
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_06-683x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27213" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ahmad Younis, an immigrant from Jordan, gently waves an American flag during a naturalization ceremony July 3 at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis. Ninety-eight people from around the world became American citizens.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_04-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27214" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Senior Judge Sarah Evans Barker of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana presides over the ceremony.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_05-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27215" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Naturalization ceremonies occur year-round, but a special event is tied to the Fourth of July each year.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_08-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27216" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ninety eight people from around the world became American citizens.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_09-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27217" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kashmir Kaur is presented with an American flag by Marlon Webb, representing the International Center.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_07-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27218" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Alex Gray, an immigrant from Russia, listens as speakers welcome the new citizens.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_02-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27219" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The event was held at Indiana's only presidential site—Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_03-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27220" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Senior Judge Barker presides over the naturalization ceremony.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_01-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27221" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Flags mark the occasion.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_10-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27222" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Vizcaino Andres, a new citizen from Cuba, delivers remarks during the event.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_11-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27223" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A new citizen registers to vote immediately after the ceremony.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_1120-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27239" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett welcomes the new citizens.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_1100-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27233" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nearly 100 people became U.S. citizens.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_1102-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27241" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">An officer with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, Yetunde Badaru, prepares for a roll call of the people participating in the event.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_1103-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27229" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Children were tasked with distributing American flags to the newest citizens during the ceremony.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_1109-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27227" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">New citizens participate in the event.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_1122-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27230" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sylvia McNair sings during the event.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_1117-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27237" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Latha Ramchand, inaugural chancellor of IU Indianapolis and an immigrant from India, delivers her keynote address.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_1111-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27232" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A hug celebrates the occasion. </figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_1121-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27238" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Whitney Harrison Ebmeyer, great-great-great granddaughter of President Benjamin Harrison, delivers remarks.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_1098-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27240" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">New citizens participate in the event. </figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_1088-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27256" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">New citizens participate in the event. </figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/07032024_American-Citizens_1106-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27254" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">New citizens participate in the event. </figcaption></figure>
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