New Americans naturalized as part of Independence Day celebration (10 images)

New citizens of the United States of America raise their right hands when U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) administers the Oath of Allegiance.

New citizens of the United States of America applaud with American flags.

The USCIS will welcome 14,000 new citizens in 175 ceremonies across the nation over the next twelve days as a way to celebrate the nation's birthday.

“The naturalization ceremony marks the end of the journey toward citizenship, just as it marks the start of new lives as American citizens,” USCIS Director L. Francis Cissna. “We are humbled to be able to share in this moment of pride, joy, and personal triumph.”