Cincinnati Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) Compatriots Jack Bredenfoerder and Stephen McClanahan welcomed 97 new citizens from 42 countries at a Naturalization ceremony held at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio on Wednesday, September 17.

New US Citizens being sworn in during the Naturalization Ceremony at Miami University

The Miami University Men’s Glee Club gave a stirring  patriotic vocal presentation.

Stephen McClanahan (r) and Jack Bredenfoerder (l) welcome new US Citizen

Many other civic organizations were also present including representatives of the John Reilly Chapter DAR.

Stephen McClanahan (l) and Jack Bredenfoerder (r) welcome new US Citizen

The Honorable Stephanie K. Bowman officiated the ceremony.

Honorable Stephanie Bowman

Welcome new US citizens!