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Seven men and women hold up their right hands outdoors on a ship.

Oath of Allegiance

Sailors and civilians take the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony aboard the Japanese Memorial Ship Mikasa in Yokosuka, Japan, June 2, 2021. The seven are originally from Cote d’Ivoire, the Philippines, Sierra Leone and Taiwan became naturalized citizens of the United States.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler R. Fraser, Navy VIRIN: 210602-N-HH215-1012C.JPG
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