Photo: #Fireworks light up the sky in Arlington, Virginia near the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, the Washington Memorial and the Capitol building during Independence Day celebrations in 2005.
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Fireworks light up the sky in Arlington, Virginia near the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, the Washington Memorial and the Capitol building during Independence Day celebrations in 2005. (Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)

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An American experience

Broadcast: Midday, 07/04/2007, 11:00 a.m.

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While the issue of immigration spurs heated debate across the country, the stories of how and why people choose the United States as their home lay the foundation of America. Midday invites immigrants to share their reasons for wanting to become Americans.

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  • Roberto Fonts
  • Kaiser Haque

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