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

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