From left, Maria Amaechi, Gladys Titi Onwubuariri, Obby Okoro, Rose Okpara, and Gertrude Umunnakwe support former Nigeria resident Onwubuariri after she became an American citizen.
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Family and friends of 25 new American citizens document the experience during the naturalization ceremony.
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Emmanuel Magallanes, formally of Mexico, takes the oath of citizenship while holding his son, also named Emmanuel.
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Joan Katz, left, holds hands with her daughter Linda K. Beren during a memorial tribute to Judge David A. Katz. Joan was his wife and Linda his daughter.
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The late Honorable David A. Katz is memorialized.
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The Honorable Jeffrey Helmick gives the oath of citizenship.
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Former Mexico resident Sara Alicia Gomez attends the ceremony.
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Former Philippines resident Michelle Maribao Ludlow, center, is one of 25 new citizens giving the Pledge of Allegiance.
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