Assyrian From Iraq Always Displays the American Flag To Celebrate Her Citizenship

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Assyrian From Iraq Always Displays the American Flag To Celebrate Her Citizenship
By Vince Gerasole


Karol Arkalyus has displayed the American flag at her barber shop in Kenilworth ever since she became a citizen. An Assyrian living in Iraq when her husband died while fighting in the war against Iran in the 1980s, she later sought political asylum in the U.S. ( CBS)

Chicago (CBS) -- Across the country, many are proudly flying their American flags this Independence Day. One suburban barber always has the stars and stripes on display as a reminder of her journey to becoming a U.S. citizen.

With every clip and every snip, Karol Arkalyus lets her flag fly.

"I came to this country as an immigrant," she said.

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