Kurt Snibbe

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NaturalizationsA rising number of people are becoming U.S. citizens, following the waves of immigrants coming to America over the centuries. Annual number of new U.S. citizensNaturalization, the process by which immigrants take citizenship in the United States, extends to foreign nationals the same rights and responsibilities as those held by the native-born. The final step is being sworn in as a U.S. citizen during an oath-taking ceremony.

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Here’s how many immigrants have become U.S. citizens in recent years Half of new citizens who naturalized in 2023 lived in California, Texas, Florida or New York

2 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Kurt Snibbe

The birth of an armyThe origin of the Army, Navy and Marines began more than 13 years before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Dates in bold are battles1763Feb. 10: The Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War. The English drive the French from North America, and the English national debt soars. Oct. 7: Proclamation of 1763 — King George III banned colonists from settling beyond the Appalachian mountains.

2 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Kurt Snibbe

Father’s Day: A look at the Founding Fathers’ dads You might be surprised by which Founding Father was an adopted orphan

2 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Kurt Snibbe

History tells us a lot about the signers of the Declaration of Independence, but not much is known about their dads. There were 56 men that signed the Declaration of Independence and are considered to be the Founding Fathers of the United States. Today we’re going to talk about some of their fathers. If George Washington was the father of our country, his dad was the grandfather of our country. Country?