Citizenship andidates got a slice of the American pie

BALTIMORE (WMAR) -  

Forty citizenship candidates got a slice of the American pie Thursday in a Flag Day ceremony that made them naturalized U.S. citizens.

During the naturalization ceremony, candidates displayed a large 1812-era flag in a folding ceremony. 

The candidates hailed from more than 30 countries - ranging from young to old.

Some, like Farheen Malk from Pakistan, have waited years for this day.

"Five years I was waiting for this day”, said Malk.  “I'm so happy that I have the same privileges all other U.S. citizens have", she said.

"It's  a nice feeling I suppose, a big barrier I suppose", said Pavel Kipils from Russia.

Also, today marked the 235th anniversary of the adoption of our official national symbol.