42 people receive citizenship in naturalization ceremony on board the Battleship New Jersey

CAMDEN, New Jersey (WPVI) -- The United States is celebrating Independence Day by welcoming thousands of new citizens to the country.

A naturalization ceremony was held Thursday morning on board the Battleship New Jersey.

There were 42 people, originating from 21 countries, who took the oath to officially receive their citizenship.

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Nine of those new citizens are military service members.

This was just one of many ceremonies happening across the country for the Fourth of July.