Mother Teresa receives honorary U.S. citizenship from Congress.
On November 16, 1996, Mother Teresa received honorary U.S. citizenship by a joint resolution of Congress, marking rare recognition bestowed upon international figures. This act underscored her enduring impact on American hearts and her persistent influence on improving global welfare. She became one of a select few among whom include Winston Churchill and Bernado de Gálvez, acknowledging her monumental humanitarian legacy.