Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: A Powerful Recognition That America Is Stronger And More Vibrant Because Of Immigrants

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: A Powerful Recognition That America Is Stronger And More Vibrant Because Of Immigrants

By: Gabe Ortiz |americasvoice.org This month marks 20 years since the first federal recognition of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, which is observed on September 17 and encourages U.S. citizens to learn about their civic responsibilities. It’s also historically been a day for prospective U.S. citizens to complete the naturalization process, whether it’s submitting their application forms […]

On National Citizenship Day and Beyond, America is Stronger and Richer Because of Immigrants

On National Citizenship Day and Beyond, America is Stronger and Richer Because of Immigrants

Editorial Credit: Lightspring / shuttertstock.com Washington, DC — An inextricable part of American history is immigration. Welcoming newcomers from all over the world into our communities is a defining characteristic of this nation. Few – if any – nations have the distinction of being known as “a nation of immigrants.” The individuals and families that […]