This week in Washington (17 images)

Twenty new Americans celebrate their naturalization at the Smithsonian, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates and the Washington Capitals parade through the streets with the Stanley Cup the week of June 11, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

The new Americans wave flags after taking the oath. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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Grammy Award-winning musician Jose Feliciano sings the national anthem during a naturalization ceremony for 20 new Americans from 17 countries in the flag hall of Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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Feliciano speaks to the new Americans during the ceremony. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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Feliciano joins museum officials as he donates his guitar and other items to the museum. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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