Either at the time of the rendition of the decree of naturalization or at such other time as the judge may fix, the judge or someone designated by him shall address the newly naturalized citizen upon the form and genius of our Government and the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship; it being the intent and purpose of this section to enlist the aid of the judiciary, in cooperation with civil and educational authorities, and patriotic organizations in a continuous effort to dignify and emphasize the significance of citizenship.
Structure US Code
Title 8— ALIENS AND NATIONALITY
CHAPTER 12— IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY
SUBCHAPTER III— NATIONALITY AND NATURALIZATION
Part II— Nationality Through Naturalization
§ 1421. Naturalization authority
§ 1422. Eligibility for naturalization
§ 1425. Ineligibility to naturalization of deserters from the Armed Forces
§ 1426. Citizenship denied alien relieved of service in Armed Forces because of alienage
§ 1427. Requirements of naturalization
§ 1428. Temporary absence of persons performing religious duties
§ 1429. Prerequisite to naturalization; burden of proof
§ 1430. Married persons and employees of certain nonprofit organizations
§ 1435. Former citizens regaining citizenship
§ 1436. Nationals but not citizens; residence within outlying possessions
§ 1437. Resident Philippine citizens excepted from certain requirements
§ 1439. Naturalization through service in the armed forces
§ 1440f. Fingerprints and other biometric information for members of the United States Armed Forces
§ 1440g. Provision of information on military naturalization
§ 1441. Constructive residence through service on certain United States vessels
§ 1445. Application for naturalization; declaration of intention
§ 1446. Investigation of applicants; examination of applications
§ 1447. Hearings on denials of applications for naturalization
§ 1448. Oath of renunciation and allegiance
§ 1448a. Address to newly naturalized citizens
§ 1449. Certificate of naturalization; contents
§ 1451. Revocation of naturalization
§ 1452. Certificates of citizenship or U.S. non-citizen national status; procedure
§ 1454. Documents and copies issued by Attorney General
§ 1457. Publication and distribution of citizenship textbooks; use of naturalization fees
§ 1458. Compilation of naturalization statistics and payment for equipment