The Commonwealth of Virginia (named after Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was known as the Virgin Queen) is one of the original thirteen states of the United States that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. It is located in the Southern United States but is sometimes included, geographically, in the Mid-Atlantic States. It is one of four states that use the name commonwealth. Virginia was the first part of the Americas to be colonized permanently by England.

Virginia is known as the "Mother of Presidents", because it is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, Woodrow Wilson, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler and Zachary Taylor), more than any other state. Four of the first five presidents were from Virginia, and seven of the first twelve. The most recent Virginian president was Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president. Virginia has also been known as the "Mother of States", because portions of the original Colony subsequently became Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and West Virginia as well as some portions of Ohio.

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Youth turnout falls by half in Virginia governor's race, while elderly votes rises. Maybe there won't be cuts in Medicare after all.
darrwest (Darrell West) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:07:18 -0000
Youth turnout falls by half in Virginia governor's race, while elderly votes rises. Maybe there won't be cuts in Medicare after all.
How bout the Republican wins in Virginia and New Jersey ?? Wow, would have never thought Jersey would went Republican. Any thoughts ? LOL
bethcamp22 (Bethany Campbell) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:07:06 -0000
How bout the Republican wins in Virginia and New Jersey ?? Wow, would have never thought Jersey would went Republican. Any thoughts ? LOL
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Republicans win in New Jersey, Virginia: The strong red counties in the district did not come out in force, whi.. http://bit.ly/VyO56
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Republicans win in New Jersey, Virginia: The strong red counties in the district did not come out in force, whi.. http://bit.ly/VyO56

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