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'The promise of America': Dozens take their oath of allegiance at Monticello
Maria Malta-Holguín never thought the day would come, the day she became an American citizen. Despite moving to the country from Mexico at the age of 9, it took over three decades for her to take her oath of allegiance and be recognized as a full citizen. …