Winston Churchill, American Patriot

In the 250 years since the founding, only eight people have been granted honorary citizenship in the American Republic. Some, such as the Marquis de Lafayette and Casimir Pulaski, played pivotal roles in winning independence itself. Others, such as Raoul Wallenberg and Mother Teresa, have been granted this high title because they were such powerful advocates of the ideals of human dignity. When Congress makes a foreigner an honorary citizen, it is a way of memorializing not just exceptional individuals but also the principles of the American Revolution they embody.