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Photo of the Week

Release Date: June 24, 2016
Jun 24, 2016
05:10 pm
Public Affairs

Fleeing torture, violence, and persecution, refugees come to the United States for a better life. On World Refugee Day, these 19 individuals from 12 countries walked into New York City’s Central Park as refugees, and walked out as new American citizens. In this country, we say: Refugees Welcome. Official DHS photo by Jetta Disco.

Refugees that are waving American flags
Fleeing torture, violence, and persecution, refugees come to the United States for a better life. On World Refugee Day, these 19 individuals from 12 countries walked into New York City’s Central Park as refugees, and walked out as new American citizens. In this country, we say: Refugees Welcome. Official DHS photo by Jetta Disco. (DHS Photo by Jetta Disco/Released)
Last Updated: 08/04/2021
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