Independence Day photo captures a century of faces
In Philadelphia 112 people born on Independence Day since 1900 posed at Independence Hall at 7:04 a.m. The youngest was Sarah Elizabeth Kitz, 7 pounds 4 ounces, the oldest Betty Marx at 99. The event coincided with other Fourth of July celebrations nationwide and an online photo posted at www.americasbirthday.com.
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Paul Hosefros
Sarah Elizabeth Kitz
Betty Marx
America
David Betz
Hopkinsville, Ky
Kim Dae-jung Receives 1999 Philadelphia Liberty Medal
South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, once sentenced to death in 1980, was awarded the Liberty Medal at Independence Hall for four decades of democracy and human rights work. He pledged to spread liberty and to engage with North Korea, giving the $100,000 prize to his Peace Foundation.
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Immigrants from 49 nations take US citizenship oath
In Arlington Freedom Park 52 people from 49 nations became U S citizens during a sun drenched ceremony. Carmen Aguilar of Venezuela and Diana Leckie of the Philippines spoke of the significance as the oath swore allegiance to the Constitution. The event, hosted by the Freedom Forum, honored new citizens from Afghanistan to Vietnam.
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