The 51 candidates stand and recite the “Oath of Allegiance to the United States.” Photo by Louise Krafft.
Mount Vernon — “Hoan nghênh, Ahlan'wa sahla, Bienvenido …and welcome” said First Regent of Gunston Hall Wylie Raab in her closing remarks on May 25 at Gunston Hall. Raab welcomed the 51 new U.S. citizens in a special citizenship ceremony held at George Mason’s home. The citizens represent 28 countries from four continents.