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Brown v. Board of Education NHP Hosts Naturalization Ceremony April 24, 2025

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On April 24, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) held a special Naturalization Ceremony. This event, hosted at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Park (NHP), was a collaborative effort between the NPS, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the U.S. District Courts.

The ceremony was a significant event, welcoming new citizens into the United States. It was held at the Brown v. Board of Education NHP, a site that commemorates the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional. The location was chosen to underscore the importance of American values of equality and justice.

The NPS, USCIS, and the U.S. District Courts came together to organize this event, demonstrating a united front in welcoming new citizens. Further details about the ceremony, including the number of new citizens and their countries of origin, were not included in the release.

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