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In order to initiate a week-long celebration of Flag Day, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) hosted a special children's citizenship ceremony recently at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
The Oath of Allegiance was administered to about 24 children from 18 different countries by the Director of USCIS, Alejandro Mayorkas during the Flag Day celebration. As the celebration proceeded, the significance of Flag Day was also emphasized by the USCIS Director. He further added, "The flag is an important symbol of the principles these young new citizens will carry forward for years to come."
In addition to the children's citizenship ceremony, the Flag Day celebration also announced a new children's art project. Children from around the United States who are aged between 5 and 12 years as of September 11, 2010 can participate in the art project, which is based on the theme, "We Are America." Along with the drawing, a short paragraph describing the theme and answering the question, "People have come from all over the world to become Americans. Why does that make us great?" should accompany.
The children's artwork will be exhibited in USCIS offices all over the country. During the celebration of the National Day of Service and Remembrance that is being observed on September 11, 2010, children who have contributed to the project will be recognized. In partnership with public libraries and community-based organizations that work for America's immigrant communities, USCIS will host this project. The time-slot for submitting entries will be closed on August 16, 2010.
Commencing June 12, 2010, the weeklong Flag Day celebration went on until June 18, 2010. On June 14, at Philadelphia's Betsy Ross Historical Site where it is believed that the first "Stars and Stripes" were sewn, a naturalization ceremony was held as part of the Flag Day celebration. Additionally, naturalization ceremonies were hosted by USCIS at the Colonial Williamsburg Historical Area, Virginia and the Homestead National Monument of America in Beatrice, Nebraska.
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