As part of the Sons of the American Revolution efforts, we have Color Guard members dressed as 1776 era military patriots.

This effort is to symbolize the contributions of our patriot ancestors in making the United States a unique constitutional republic where the people elect their leaders to represent their interests and expectations.  This was a first in history and remains today as a beacon of hope for others around the globe.

On Friday October 11th, in downtown Cincinnati there was a naturalization ceremony where sixty new citizens representing thirty-three countries were sworn the oath to uphold the values of the United States of America.

New US Citizens are sworn in during a Naturalization ceremony

Compatriots Jerry Knight and Jack Bredenfoerder represented the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) and welcomed these new citizens at the Potter Stewart Federal Courthouse in downtown Cincinnati.

Jack Bredenfoerder (L) and Jerry Knight (R) welcome a new US Citizen in 1770’s military attire

The Honorable Karen Litkovitz officiated this special ceremony.

The Honorable Judge Karen Litkovitz officiated over the Naturalization Ceremony

Welcome home to these new citizens!