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July 4, 2011 Videos

July 6, 2011 by Monticello Posted in: Jefferson Today, Thomas Jefferson, Visiting Monticello

Chances are that you weren't able to be with us for this year's Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony at Monticello. Not to worry. NBC's Today Show and The Coca-Cola Company have made their coverage of this inspiring event available online.

In this brief but very moving video, people from 44 different nations fulfill their dream of becoming American citizens at Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson. Film courtesy of The Coca-Cola Company, July 4, 2011»

Read the transcript of Mr. Kent's keynote address to the new citizen »

NBC TODAY’s Jenna Wolfe visits Monticello, where a group of people are celebrating the Fourth of July in a way they’ve always dreamed – as U.S. citizens »

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