The Citizen Almanac

Citizenship in America: rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens -- Patriotic anthems and symbols of the United States -- Presidential and historical speeches -- Fundamental documents of American democracy -- Landmark decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court -- Presidential statements on citizenship and immigration -- Prominent foreign-born Americans.

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Citizenship in America: rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens -- Patriotic anthems and symbols of the United States -- Presidential and historical speeches -- Fundamental documents of American democracy -- Landmark decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court -- Presidential statements on citizenship and immigration -- Prominent foreign-born Americans.

The Citizen’s Almanac is a publication developed for new citizens. It includes information on U.S. civic history, rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, biographical details on prominent foreign-born Americans, landmark decisions of the Supreme Court, presidential speeches on citizenship, and several of our founding documents including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

Publication highlighting prominent foreign-born Americans, presidential quotes on citizenship, patriotic songs and poems, and several of our essential founding documents.

Naturalized citizens are an important part of our great democracy, bringing a wealth of talent, ability, and character to this Nation. Your fellow citizens recognize the sacrifices you have made to reach this milestone and with open arms we welcome you. The United States offers an abundance of freedom and opportunity for all its citizens and we wish you all the best along the way. As you will read in this booklet, The Citizen's Almanac, naturalized citizens have played an important role in shaping this country. From Alexander Hamilton to Albert Einstein, foreign-born Americans have contributed to all aspects of society-literature, motion pictures, public service, and athletics, to name just a few. As a citizen of the United States, it is now your turn to add to this great legacy. For more than 200 years, we have been bound by the principles and ideals expressed in our founding documents, but it is up to citizens like you to carry on this legacy for future generations.