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Khatira Alvarez (left), of Springfield, and Laura Simon-Salzer, of McLean, are both visibly moved moments after they have taken the Oath of Allegiance and become naturalized American citizens at a ceremony on July 10, held in the Hayfield Secondary School auditorium.

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