Summary
An immigrant from Uzbekistan who became a U.S. citizen this year will lead the Pledge of Allegiance during next week's Flag Day ceremony at the Vancouver National Historic Reserve.
Elena Wood of Vancouver hitchhiked to Seattle in January to become a U.S. citizen after her van broke down on Interstate 5 north of Kelso.See the full content of this document
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New Citizen to Lead Pledge On Flag Day ; Woman Hitchhiked Up I-5 to Seattle to Attend Swearing-In
Wood's commitment to becoming an American citizen has won her community accolades, including recognit...
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