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American Tribute​ is sponsoring a “Constitution Day” contest

American Tribute​ is sponsoring a “Constitution Day” contest

Make 2018 the year that you become a U.S. Citizen! American Tribute is sponsoring a “Constitution Day” contest to have your USCIS fees paid when you submit your application for naturalization.

Make sure you read the complete rules before you enter!

You must have “liked” the Facebook page of American Tribute.

Enter by private messaging the Facebook page “American Tribute” in English.

You must include contact information (email or phone number) and the phrase:

“I want to be an American! The Constitution is the supreme law of the land!” in the message.

Before the drawing, you will be contacted to ensure that you are eligible.

You must be a permanent resident, live in the United States, and are otherwise eligible to naturalize. See https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization/path-us-citizenship to determine if you are eligible to naturalize.

You must not have a criminal record.

A winner will be chosen from the valid entries by random drawing at 7 a.m. Central time on September 17, 2018 – Constitution Day!   We will make every effort to post the name of the winner as soon as possible after noon Central time.

The winner will have until September 25, 2018 to confirm eligibility and prepare N-400 paperwork.

If the winner does not have a completed N-400 by September 25, 2018, the prize will expire.

American Tribute reserves the right to select an alternate winner if the initial winner is ineligible.

This is not a cash prize – American Tribute will pay your USCIS fee to submit your form N-400 Application for Naturalization, but WILL NOT pay you any money directly.

The winner agrees to allow publication of their name and image on the American Tribute website and Facebook page, both after winning the contest and after they become a U.S. citizen.

This contest is not an offer of legal representation.

Determination of eligibility is subject to review by the Project Manager.

American Tribute is a project of FCM Enterprises, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.

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4th of July Contest Winner!!

4th of July Contest Winner!!

The winner of the contest to have his naturalization fees paid is Jesús Chávez of Midland!!
Jesús is looking forward to the day he can raise his hand and be sworn in as a U.S. Citizen !!
What are you waiting for? Make 2018 the year that you “join the team” !!
Remember, we will have another contest in September 17th, for Constitution Day!!
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80. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

80. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

  • (Franklin) Roosevelt

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was president of the United States from 1933 until 1945.

He was elected during the Great Depression, which was a period of economic crisis after the stock market crash of 1929. His program for handling the crisis was called “the New Deal.” It included programs to create jobs and provided benefits and financial security for workers across the country.

Under his leadership, the Social Security Administration (SSA) was established in 1935. Roosevelt led the nation into World War II after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941.

He gave the country a sense of hope and strength during a time of great struggle. Roosevelt was elected to office four times. He died in 1945, early in his fourth term as president. His wife, Eleanor Roosevelt, was a human rights leader throughout her lifetime.

** As you prepare for U.S. citizenship, Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons will help you study for the civics and English portions of the naturalization interview.

There are 100 civics (history and government) questions on the naturalization test.

During your naturalization interview, you will be asked up to 10 questions from the list of 100 questions. You must answer correctly six (6) of the 10 questions to pass the civics test.

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39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

  • Nine (9)

The Constitution does not establish the number of justices on the Supreme Court. In the past, there have been as many as 10 and as few as six justices.

Now, there are nine justices on the Supreme Court: eight associate justices and one chief justice. The Constitution gives the president the power to nominate justices to the Supreme Court.

The nominee must then be confirmed by the Senate. Justices serve on the court for life or until they retire.

For more information on the Supreme Court, go to www.supremecourt.gov.

** As you prepare for U.S. citizenship, Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons will help you study for the civics and English portions of the naturalization interview. There are 100 civics (history and government) questions on the naturalization test. During your naturalization interview, you will be asked up to 10 questions from the list of 100 questions. You must answer correctly six (6) of the 10 questions to pass the civics test.

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Please Stand Together

Please Stand Together

It is no secret that there has been a controversy surrounding the NFL because of the player protests during the national anthem.  As a veteran, I made the decision for myself to not watch professional football while protests continue – and that includes the Superbowl.

As a fan of the game, I have been disappointed.  As an American Citizen, I felt it was important to take some action, to speak up about the issue.  So this is how I am spending Superbowl Sunday.

I am here at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Texas.  There are two Medal of Honor recipients buried here.

“Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson was born in Illinois, and was a Marine serving in Vietnam when he threw himself on a grenade to protect his unit.   His Medal was posthumously awarded to his family on April 20, 1970.

Army Staff Sargent Marvin Rex Young was born in Texas, and also served in Vietnam.  Despite facing overwhelming forces and multiple wounds himself, Staff Sargent Young declined medical attention and engaged the enemy so that his unit could withdraw safely.  His Medal was posthumously awarded to his family on April 7, 1970.

Two great Americans, who gave their life in service to this country.  If respect for them is not enough reason to jump to your feet when you hear the National Anthem, I don’t know what is.

But it is also not the end of my Superbowl Sunday – There is someone else at this cemetery that I want to tell you about.

Daryl Hunt is also laid to rest here, not too far from the Medal of Honor recipients.  Daryl was born here in Odessa, and he played football.  For the Permian Panthers, for Oklahoma University, and for the Houston Oilers.  A former teammate described Daryl as “a quiet leader, always had a big smile on his face”, who “set an example”.

Three great Americans.  They all play for the same team now.  Let’s set aside our differences and follow their example – lets be great Americans.  Together.  Let’s solve our problems – together.  Let’s listen to each other, without disrespect.  Let’s not wait until our final rest to come together.

Please Stand Toghether