Naturalization Clip art from © North Carolina Community College System
A naturalized American citizen has all the rights and responsibilities of a citizen born in the United States.
A person who becomes a naturalized American citizen...
promises to: Give up loyalty to other countries
Defend the Constitution and laws of the United States Constitution We the People
Obey the laws of the United States Form 1040 Income Tax
Serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
Serve (do important work for) the nation if needed Veteran’s Hospital
Be loyal to the United States
Saying the Pledge of Allegiance shows loyalty to the United States and
the American flag.
When saying the Pledge of Allegiance, Stand at attention. Put your right hand over your heart. Men (except those in the military) remove your hats. Military personnel must salute.
The Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.