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Arnold Schwarzenegger lays wreath at George Washington’s tomb at Mount Vernon
- On Friday, July 4, 2025, Arnold Schwarzenegger honored the memory of George Washington by placing a wreath at his burial site and served as the keynote speaker during a naturalization ceremony held at Mount Vernon, Virginia.
- The ceremony honored 100 new U.S. citizens from 95 countries who took the oath of allegiance during the nation’s 249th Independence Day celebration.
- Schwarzenegger reflected on becoming a citizen in 1983 and called immigrants 'action heroes,' urging new citizens to embrace their heritage while building their futures.
- He stated, "It is an honor to acknowledge all that you have overcome and accomplished," while the wreath displayed ribbons that read "America's First Action Hero" and "Love, Arnold."
- About 1,000 attendees including media, families, and officials witnessed the event, highlighting immigrant contributions amid evolving U.S. citizenship policies.
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New citizens exult as Schwarzenegger headlines Mount Vernon Naturalization Ceremony
A crowd of 100 new citizens from 95 different countries was indeed pumped up Friday as former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, an actor and former bodybuilder, delivered the keynote address at George Washington’s Mount Vernon during a Fourth of July naturalization ceremony.
‘I feel wonderful’: New US citizens sworn in at George Washington’s estate
Hundreds gathered at the Virginia home of the first U.S. president for a special naturalization ceremony, with one of the most famous action stars welcoming the new citizens with open arms. One hundred people from 95 countries became U.S. citizens Friday at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Movie star and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was the keynote speaker, bringing cheers from the crowd after he was introduced. Before the cerem…
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