Story of a Moment

Image of Eliseo Felipe in uniform with his wife Vicki and daughters Gloria, Evelyn, and Vivian, 1951.

None of us were citizens of the United States. Then, before we were shipped out, we had a mass naturalization ceremony. All we had to do was raise our right hand and say, ‘I do.’
— Eliseo Felipe discussing his decision to join the US Army

To the best of your ability, tell a personal story. One that only you can tell. Use these questions as inspiration.

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Russell Nauman