New American citizens taking the Oath of Citizenship on Independence Day on the steps of Monticello. The naturalization ceremony was part of the Independence Day celebrations at Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson (1746-1826), author of the Declaration of Independence. In 1992, the new citizens came from over twenty-five countries across five continents. The scaffolding in the background points to roof restoration work in 1992, part of the ongoing work of preserving this historic site. Monticello the only presidential home in the United States designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.See full details here: https://td52e01bc4f4b6253.starter1ua.preservica.com/portal/en-US/asset/sdb%3AIO%7C4729ebf8-9606-4acf-ae3e-b68894a67448
New American citizens taking the Oath of Citizenship on Independence Day on the steps of Monticello. The naturalization ceremony was part of the Independence Day celebrations at Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson (1746-1826), author of the Declaration of Independence. In 1992, the new citizens came from over twenty-five countries across five continents. The scaffolding in the background points to roof restoration work in 1992, part of the ongoing work of preserving this historic site. Monticello the only presidential home in the United States designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.See full details here: https://td52e01bc4f4b6253.starter1ua.preservica.com/portal/en-US/asset/sdb%3AIO%7C4729ebf8-9606-4acf-ae3e-b68894a67448