New Citizen Pledges Allegiance To Flag
Photograph caption:
David Main, 2 1/2, adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Main of Sylmar, recites the pledge of allegiance for his mother after being sworn in as an American citizen. His mother reports that David, who was brought here two years ago from a Korean orphanage, is one of the youngest aliens in Los Angeles to become a U.S. citizen.
Photographer: George Brich, Valley Times Photo Collection/Los Angeles Public Library
Photograph dated January 16, 1962
Slipstream
This is such a sweet photo. I'm sure Mr. & Mrs. Main were over the moon with this little guy. Thanks for posting.
Well Street
I found this photo not only heartwarming, but it also brought tears. Optimism and the promise of America are what I feel when looking at it.
Thank you for posting.