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VIDEO: More Than 100 New Hampshire Immigrants Become U.S. Citizens

Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter administers the oath to 105 people at U.S. Naturalization ceremony held at Strawbery Banke Museum on Independence Day.

July 4, 2011 was a very special day for 105 people who became U.S. citizens on Monday morning during a U.S. Naturalization ceremony held at Strawbery Banke Museum.

Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter administered the oath as dozens of friends and family members of the new U.S. citizens looked on. Gov. John Lynch and New Hampshire First Lady Dr. Susan Lynch were also in attendance.

The U.S. Naturalization ceremony was one of many events held during Strawbery Banke's 10th annual "American Celebration" to celebrate the nation's birthday. What follows is a video of the ceremony. God bless America!

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