'It's a beautiful place to be.' Six Bellingham residents officially become U.S. Citizens

Two days ago, Americans everywhere exercised their rights and voiced their opinions for who they wanted to lead the country for the next four years.

Despite their best efforts, some local residents didn't get that opportunity. But after taking the Citizenship Oath today, they will certainly be able to next time.

For the first time, Western hosted a Citizenship Ceremony, and six new-citizens, originally hailing from Canada, India, Vietnam and Guatemala, became American citizens.

"It's a much better country. A lot more rights, a lot more freedom," said Dany Mendoza, who emigrated from Guatemala.