I came here legally on September 25, 1966 when my husband brought me to the States as he was transferred from Germany to Fort Campbell, KY. I went through immigration, received my Green Card and became a legal Resident. On June 12, 1977 I became a Naturalized US citizen in Junction City, KS (we were stationed at Fort Riley. The celebration was at the Eisenhower Center in Abilene, KS two days later, June 14, 1977
You did it the right way!
I have a buddy who married a woman from another country also. I had the honor to attend her naturalization ceremony. Very moving and made me proud to be an American welcoming her to the country as an full citizen.
I remember one guy from Nigeria....he had tears in his eyes as he took the oath and said the pledge for the first time. I welcome those kind of folks.