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Newly naturalized citizens share their stories and their reactions to becoming Americans at Monticello's annual naturalization ceremony.

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Hemings family descendant Bill Webb discusses his ancestor Brown Colbert's decision to emigrate from Virginia to Africa.

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Roberto Goizueta, prior CEO of the Coca-Cola company, reflects on his immigration experience and the obligations of citizenship.

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Monticello historian John Ragosta discusses Thomas Jefferson and issues of immigration.

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