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Jewel Cave National Monument Hosts Naturalization Ceremony Welcoming 12 New U.S. Citizens

September 16, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Twelve smiling people sit in chairs surrounded by rock walls and red, white, and blue flags. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

On Sept. 11, 2026, Jewel Cave National Monument hosted a naturalization ceremony for 12 new citizens in partnership with the United States District Court, District of South Dakota and the Denver Field Office of the Department of Homeland Security.

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