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John F. Kennedy once exclaimed, “Every American who ever lived, with the exception of one group, was either an immigrant himself or a descendant of immigrants(A Nation Of Immigrants page 3)." John was known for his irish-catholic heritage, and he served as one of our most beloved presidents. John A. Treutlen was the first naturalized citizen governor. Treutlen’s parents were raised with British ideals. When Treutlen went off to America to make something of himself, his parents called him worthless (D). However, he rose above his heritage to bring great ideas to American policies. Treutlen wasn’t the only citizen considered worthless. In fact many immigrants feel like this when they come to America. They want to prove to their families (and themselves) that …show more content…
It states “No person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President(C).” Showing that the constitution also proves that a naturalized president can’t become president in the first place. the constitution stating this it means that it refutes itself. By this article being before the 14th amendment, it shows superiority over the topic. Being before as well, it brings about the idea of how there was the discussion of having the 14th amendment at all. By this counter it means that the constitution refutes itself. How can it say “.... Or a citizen of the United States,” if already in the Declaration of Independence it states “...all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness(G).” If all men are created equal, citizens are created equal and we all have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, then why can naturalized ones can’t

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