4th of July Naturalization Ceremony 2007

....Over 500 people from more than 70 countries were sworn in as new citizens of the United States of America, many presently serving in our military. Sponsored by the Ethnic Heritage Council, the Seattle Center and the US Citizenship & Immigration Services, this 23rd annual 4th of July Naturalization Ceremony was held at the Seattle Center. Government officials, various dignitaries and talented performers of all kinds contributed to this special day. Opening ceremonies were by the talented native story teller Gene Tagaban & native performer Swil Kanam.
.... For more about the Ethnic Heritage Council and its mission is to preserve and promote ethnic and cultural traditions, foster mutual understanding, enrich lives and celebrate heritage, see: http://www.ethnicheritagecouncil.org/. For more about citizenship see: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis. About the Seatte Center: http://www.seattlecenter.com/