Finding Your Roots

My full, true and correct name is Luciano LOPEZ-Burgos. My present place of residence is 3019 18th Street, National City, San Diego, California. I was born January 7th, 1925 in Ranchitos Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico. Lawful admission for permanent residence in the United States was at San Isidro, California under the name of Lucian LOPEZ-Burgos on September 10th, 1957. Wow, you're looking at the moment that your grandfather declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States of America. That's awesome. Yeah. That's very cool. I love it. And if you look at it closely again, you will see that Luciano legally entered the United States on September 10th, 1957 on foot. Can you imagine? Wow. (both laughing) He walked, that's crazy. He was living in Tijuana at the time, so he likely crossed into the United States through the California border town San Isidro, and by the time he swore his oath of allegiance, he'd been living in the city for 12 years. Wow. (both laughing) And you can see the photo he submitted, - Yeah. With his application there on your left. Does he look like the guy you remember? Yeah, I can't wait to show my dad. Do you feel grateful to your grandfather? If he hadn't tried so hard to immigrate, you, of course, might not be here. Of course, no I appreciate and I just feel like going down rabbit holes just to even learn more and anxious to show the family. (Henry laughing) But it does, you know, makes you kind of proud. (gentle guitar music) (light music)