Maria Teresa Cervantes (Mexico)

Photograph

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Exhibit Envoy

Name/Title

Maria Teresa Cervantes (Mexico)

Entry/Object ID

TNA.25

Description

I came to the U.S. in 1941. I raised a family here. My daughter is with me. She's a sheriff's deputy in Los Angeles. My grandson is with me, too. He's a Marine. This is a very exciting day for me, for my whole family. I'm very happy and proud because this is the American dream - to make a better life for your family. I have contributed to this country, and I feel very patriotic right now. So, I decided that I wanted to become a citizen after all these years because I feel like it's a privilege to be a citizen, and I've earned that. [Pictured with daughter Lorraine at left, and grandson Jonathan Anda, center.]

Collection

Sam Comen

Made/Created

Artist

Sam Comen

Date made

2017

Dimensions

Height

20 in

Width

28 in