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	Flag of Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The flag of Virginia consists of the state seal on a background of blue.
		The current version of the flag was adopted at the beginning of the American Civil War in 1861.
		The General Assembly of Virginia adopted an official salute to the flag of Virginia in 1954.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Virginia (163 words)

	Virginia Encyclopedia Article @ NaturalResearch.org (Natural Research) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Virginia was given its nickname, "The Old Dominion", by King Charles II of England at the time of the Restoration, because it had remained loyal to the crown during the English Civil War.
		Virginia is one of the states that seceded from the Union to become the Confederacy (on April 17, 1861) during the Civil War.
		Virginia is served by a network of Interstate Highways, arterial highways, several limited access tollways, bridges, tunnels, and five bridge-tunnel complexes known as the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, the Elizabeth River Downtown Bridge-Tunnel, the Elizabeth River Midtown Bridge-Tunnel, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
	www.naturalresearch.org /encyclopedia/Virginia (2017 words)

	Flag of West Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The flag of West Virginia consists of the State's coat of arms on a pure white field with a dark blue border.
		The obverse side of the seal bears the legend State of West Virginia together with the State motto, Montani Semper Liberi (Moutaineers are Always Free).
		The current flag was adopted by the West Virginia legislature on 7 March 1929.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_West_Virginia (208 words)

	Virginia
		Virginia is in the Western Hemisphere and the Northern Hemisphere.
		She is bordered by Maryland to the north, West Virginia and Kentucky to the west, Tennessee and North Carolina to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
		Virginia is in the Coastal Plain and the Appalachian Mountains regions.
	www.rockingham.k12.va.us /JWES/Virginia.html (1172 words)

	Virginia Facts and Figures
		Virginia is located on the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. It is the fourth largest of the South Atlantic States and thirty-sixth in size among the 50 states.
		A mild to humid coastal climate is characteristic of Virginia.
		Virginia ranks as the 12th most populous state in the U.S. Virginia's population reached 6,187,358, in 1990, a 15% increase since 1980.
	devel.virginiainteractive.org /demo/redesign2000/virginia/facts_figures.htm (306 words)

	Virginia (U.S.)
		One of the original 13 colonies, Virginia is represented by a star and a stripe on the 13 star U.S. flags.
		The flag, which reproduces the seal on a blue field, was adopted by Virginia on 30 April 1861, after the Virginia Convention adopted the Ordinance of Secession (17 April 1861).
		The Governor shall regulate the size and dimensions of the flag proper for forts, arsenals and public buildings, for ships-of-war and merchant marine, for troops in the field, respectively, and for any other purpose, according to his discretion; which regulations shall be proclaimed and published by him as occasion may require.
	www.fotw.net /flags/us-va.html (442 words)

	Virginia Flag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		On the front of flag, the state motto appears on the flag at the feet of the Roman goddess "Virtus," the goddess of virtue.
		The goddess "Virtus," representing Virginia, is dressed as an Amazon warrior, with a spear in one hand and a sword in the other, has one foot on the chest of a defeated tyrant.
		The goddess "Libertas," the goddess of liberty holds onto a wand and a cap and "Aerternitas" the goddess of Eternity holds a globe and phoenix, and the goddess "Ceres" the goddess of agriculture stands with a cornucopia and an ear of wheat in her hands.
	www.special-tplus.com /virginia-flag.html (363 words)

	Virginia
		The history of America is closely tied to that of Virginia, particularly during the Colonial period.
		Virginia is one of the top ten coal producers in the U.S. Coal accounts for roughly 70% of Virginia's mineral value; crushed stone, sand and gravel, lime, and kyanite are also mined.
		University of Virginia - Virginia, University of, mainly at Charlottesville; state supported; coeducational; chartered 1819,...
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0108283.html (354 words)

	WVSOS - Executive Records - West Virginia State Flag
		The proportions of the state flag are the same as those of the United States flag.
		The background, or field, of the flag is pure white bordered by a strip of blue on all four sides.
		In the center is the coat-of-arms of the State of West Virginia, including the date of admission to the union and the state motto, Montani Semper Liberi.
	www.wvsos.com /execrecords/wvflag.htm (174 words)

	Virginia Flag and Description
		Virginia's official state flag was adopted in 1861.
		The flag has a deep blue background with a white circle in the center.
		Depicting the state's motto on the flag is the goddess Virtue (who is holding a sword and a spear).
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/usa/vaflag.htm (276 words)

	West Virginia State Flag
		Nylon offers an affordable flag that is sturdy enough for outdoor use while our polyester II state flags are made with the most durable flagmaking materials on the market today.
		Flag History: A white field is bordered in dark blue.
		West Virginia's flag displays a rock containing the date June 20, 1863, the day West Virginia became a state.
	www.njflags.com /wevistfl.html (365 words)

	CyberSalad: State of Mine: State Flag of Virginia!
		In 1861, the Virginia State Convention passed an ordinance establishing a design virtually identical to that in current use.
		She is dressed as an Amazon, a sheathed sword in one hand, and a spear in the other, and one foot on the form of Tyranny, who is pictured with a broken chain in his left hand, a scourge in his right, and his fallen crown nearby, implying struggle that has ended in complete victory.
		On the reverse side of the seal are the three Roman goddesses, Libertas (Liberty) in the center holding a wand and pileus in her right hand, Aerternitas (Eternity) with a globe and phoenix in her right hand, and Ceres (Fruitfulness) with a cornucopia in her left hand and an ear of wheat in her right.
	www.banders.com /stateofmine/stateflag/stateflag.asp (424 words)

	Virginia 1861 Map of Battles American Civil War
		The Virginia State seal depicts the Roman goddess Virtus representing the spirit of the Commonwealth.
		The Confederate government did not adopt this flag but the people did and the lone star flags were adopted in some form in five of the southern States that adopted new flags in 1861.
		This flag was easily mistaken for a white flag of surrender especially when the air was calm and the flag hung limply.
	www.americancivilwar.com /statepic/va61.html (1097 words)

	Should MN give confederate flag back to Virginia?
		The confederate battle flag discussion in another topic reminded me of a controversy that was topical a few years ago, but as far as I know it is still brewing.
		For quite a number years, Virginia has sought to recover a Confederate Battle flag that was captured by a member of the 1st Minnesota Regiment in the Battle of Gettysburg.
		I think that officially since the end of the war, all such battle flags were considered the property of the DOD or whatever it was called then.
	forums.dealmac.com /read.php?1,2220448 (988 words)

	Virginia State Flag
		Our Virginia state flags are authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
		We also sell indoor Virginia state flags that come with a gold fringe and pole sleeve for indoor use.
		Virginia was the 10th State admitted into the Union.
	www.njflags.com /vistfl.html (321 words)

	West Virginia Flag
		The Motto of West Virginia is "Mountain Men are Always Free" which recalls the time when this section of Virginia refused to follow the rest of Virginia into secession against the Union (thus forming West Virginia).
		The shield on the flag depicts a farmer and and a miner with a rock between them dated 1863 (the date statehood was attained).
		Rifles are shown to signify that the residents of the area are willing to fight for their freedom.
	www.ultimateflags.com /states/westvirginia.htm (97 words)

	Virginia Flag Printout - EnchantedLearning.com
		Depicting the state's motto on the flag is the goddess Virtue (who is holding a sword and a spear), who has defeated a tyrant, who is lying on the ground, and is holding a chain and a scourge (a whip).
		A white silk fringe is on the edge farthest from the flagstaff.
		Virginia was the 10th state in the USA; it became a state in 1788.
	www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/flags/virginia/virginiaflag.shtml (191 words)

	Virginia Symbols - Virginia state flag, Virginia state song, Virginia state bird, Virginia state tree and more... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Virginia Symbols - Virginia state flag, Virginia state song, Virginia state bird, Virginia state tree and more...
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		Virginia is on the hunt for a new state song....
	www.beautifulunitedstates.com /virginia_symbols.htm (289 words)

	West Virginia State Flag - West Virginia Flag - State of West Virginia Flag
		The state flag, adopted in 1929, bears the state coat of arms.
		West Virginia, in the Appalachian Highlands, has some of the most rugged land in the United States.
		The extreme ruggedness of the land gives West Virginia its nickname, the Mountain State.
	www.grpflags.com /state_flags/west_virginia.htm (211 words)

	West Virginia
		West Virginia's early history from 1609 until 1863 is largely shared with Virginia, of which it was a part until Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861.
		West Virginia - West Virginia, E central state of the United States.
		West Virginia: Geography - Geography Nicknamed the “Mountain State,” West Virginia is very hilly and rugged, with...
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0108289.html (409 words)

	American Flag & Gift > U.S. State Flags > Virginia
		The picture on the seal of Virginia's deep blue flag is portraying the state motto - Sic Semper Tyrannis - or, Thus Ever to Tyrants, in plain English.
		At the time of it's flag design in 1776, Virginia and other colonies were fighting for independence from England, who to them were tyrants.
		The man holds a whip and chain, indicating he is a tyrant.
	www.anyflag.com /state/virginia.htm (225 words)

	Virginia State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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		Mountain and valley region in the west, including the Blue Ridge Mountains; rolling piedmont plateau; tidewater, or coastal plain, including the eastern shore.
	www.50states.com /virginia.htm (289 words)

	Checkered Flag Audi Virginia Beach car dealer used car Virginia Beach new car dealership Norfolk Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		As your Virginia Audi dealer, we are committed to making the Audi sales experience a truly rewarding one.
		We at Checkered Flag Audi,Virginia Beach Virginia, look forward to serving your Audi needs and we hope that we can help you with your next new Audi or pre-owned Audi purchase.
		Checkered Flag Audi in Virginia Beach Virginia is the number one Audi dealer of new Audi & used Audi vehicles in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Arlington, Newport News, Hampton, Alexandria, Portsmouth, Roanoke, Suffolk, Lynchburg, Dale City, Reston, Burke, Annandale, Centreville, Danville, Chantilly, Tuckahoe, Harrisonburg, Blacksburg, Charlottesville, McLean, and Manassas.
	audi.checkeredflag.com (583 words)

	Checkered Flag BMW Virginia Beach car dealer Virginia Beach used car new car dealership Norfolk Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		As your Virginia BMW dealer, we are committed to making the BMW sales experience a truly rewarding one.
		We at Checkered Flag BMW,Virginia Beach Virginia, look forward to serving your BMW needs and we hope that we can help you with your next new BMW or pre-owned BMW purchase.
		Checkered Flag BMW in Virginia Beach Virginia is the number one BMW dealer of new BMW & used BMW vehicles in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Arlington, Newport News, Hampton, Alexandria, Portsmouth, Roanoke, Suffolk, Lynchburg, Dale City, Reston, Burke, Annandale, Centreville, Danville, Chantilly, Tuckahoe, Harrisonburg, Blacksburg, Charlottesville, McLean, and Manassas.
	bmw.checkeredflag.com (595 words)

	Virginia: Facts, Map and State Symbols - EnchantedLearning.com
		- Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England (she was known as the Virgin Queen).
		Chesapeake Bay deadrise: a deadrise is a wooden boat that is used for fishing, crabbing, and oystering.
		A large fl-and-white printable of the flag of Virginia.
	www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/states/virginia (593 words)

	Checkered Flag Isuzu Virginia Beach car dealer Virginia Beach used car new car dealership Norfolk Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		As your Virginia Isuzu dealer, we are committed to making the Isuzu sales experience a truly rewarding one.
		We at Checkered Flag Isuzu,Virginia Beach Virginia, look forward to serving your Isuzu needs and we hope that we can help you with your next new Isuzu or pre-owned Isuzu purchase.
		Checkered Flag Isuzu in Virginia Beach Virginia is the number one Isuzu dealer of new Isuzu & used Isuzu vehicles in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Arlington, Newport News, Hampton, Alexandria, Portsmouth, Roanoke, Suffolk, Lynchburg, Dale City, Reston, Burke, Annandale, Centreville, Danville, Chantilly, Tuckahoe, Harrisonburg, Blacksburg, Charlottesville, McLean, and Manassas.
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	Checkered Flag Hyundai Virginia Beach car dealer Virginia Beach used car new car dealership Norfolk Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		As your Virginia Hyundai dealer, we are committed to making the Hyundai sales experience a truly rewarding one.
		We at Checkered Flag Hyundai,Virginia Beach Virginia, look forward to serving your Hyundai needs and we hope that we can help you with your next new Hyundai or pre-owned Hyundai purchase.
		Checkered Flag Hyundai in Virginia Beach Virginia is the number one Hyundai dealer of new Hyundai & used Hyundai vehicles in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Arlington, Newport News, Hampton, Alexandria, Portsmouth, Roanoke, Suffolk, Lynchburg, Dale City, Reston, Burke, Annandale, Centreville, Danville, Chantilly, Tuckahoe, Harrisonburg, Blacksburg, Charlottesville, McLean, and Manassas.
	hyundai.checkeredflag.com (579 words)

	Shenandoah.com \| Stories \| Should Minnesota return a captured Confederate flag to Virginia?
		Last week we asked if you think the Confederate flag that has been kept in Minnesota since the Civil War should be returned to the state of Virginia.
		I realize that that flag is also part of Minnesota's history now too, but it is also a link between us.
		I'm confident that a thorough explanation of the flag's history will also be made at it's display.
	www.shenandoah.com /stories?id=2329 (418 words)

	Checkered Flag Toyota Virginia Beach car dealer Virginia Beach used car new car dealership Norfolk Virginia
		As your Virginia Toyota dealer, we are committed to making the Toyota sales experience a truly rewarding one.
		We at Checkered Flag Toyota,Virginia Beach Virginia, look forward to serving your Toyota needs and we hope that we can help you with your next new Toyota or pre-owned Toyota purchase.
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	toyota.checkeredflag.com (627 words)

	Instructional Services Standards of Learning Resources
		The Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools describe the commonwealth's expectations for student learning and achievement in grades K-12 in English, mathematics, science, history and social science, technology, the fine arts, foreign language, health and physical education, and driver education.
		The Virginia Standards of Learning Enhanced Scope and Sequence is a resource that provides sample lesson plans and instructional resources intended to help teachers align their classroom instruction with the Standards of Learning.
		As required by §22.1-205 of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Board of Education has established a standardized program of driver education fro public, private, and commercial schools.
	www.pen.k12.va.us /VDOE/Instruction/sol.html (2022 words)

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