Independence Day Ceremonies
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| Each year, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation hosts a naturalization ceremony on the [[West Lawn]] and features a distinguished speaker in celebration of the nation's birthday. Speakers have included the following: | Each year, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation hosts a naturalization ceremony on the [[West Lawn]] and features a distinguished speaker in celebration of the nation's birthday. Speakers have included the following: | ||
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| | 1936 | | 1936 | ||
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| | Franklin Delano Roosevelt | | Franklin Delano Roosevelt | ||
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| | 32nd President of the United States | | 32nd President of the United States | ||
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| | 1947 | | 1947 | ||
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| | Harry S. Truman | | Harry S. Truman | ||
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| | 33rd President of the United States | | 33rd President of the United States | ||
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| | 1976 | | 1976 | ||
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| | Gerald R. Ford | | Gerald R. Ford | ||
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| | 38th President of the United States | | 38th President of the United States | ||
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| | 1992 | | 1992 | ||
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| | Carl Sagan | | Carl Sagan | ||
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| | Astronomer | | Astronomer | ||
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| | 1993 | | 1993 | ||
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| | John T. Casteen III | | John T. Casteen III | ||
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| | President of the University of Virginia | | President of the University of Virginia | ||
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Revision as of 11:46, 15 July 2008
Each year, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation hosts a naturalization ceremony on the West Lawn and features a distinguished speaker in celebration of the nation's birthday. Speakers have included the following:
| Year | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 32nd President of the United States |
| 1947 | Harry S. Truman | 33rd President of the United States |
| 1976 | Gerald R. Ford | 38th President of the United States |
| 1992 | Carl Sagan | Astronomer |
| 1993 | John T. Casteen III | President of the University of Virginia |

