On America's 250th birthday, 150 individuals from 50 countries became U.S. citizens at Mount Vernon, celebrating their new beginning.

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A group of 150 people from 50 countries has become U.S. citizens at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate

MOUNT VERNON, Va. (AP) — The people who were about to become United States citizens sat in folding chairs on George Washington's lawn at Mount Vernon on Saturday, 250 years

Festivities for America's 250th birthday are taking place nationwide. But for America's newest citizens, the day is extra special.

A massive heat wave and political divisions didn't stop Americans from celebrating the 250th anniversary of the country's founding.

On America's 250th birthday, 150 individuals from 50 countries became U.S. citizens at Mount Vernon, celebrating their new beginning.

MOUNT VERNON, Va. — The people who were about to become United States citizens sat in folding chairs on George Washington's lawn at Mount Vernon on...