1971 – Tony Sandler becomes a U.S. Citizen. Tony was delighted with his successes in America and was grateful for the magnanimous reception given to him by the American public. He had a growing affection for the United States and what he calls the freshness of the American spirit. In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, he studied the constitution thoroughly and applied for citizenship. In 1971 Tony Sandler was sworn in as a citizen of the United States of America.