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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Tonight's South Park was actually pretty good :). Managed to go through another full charge of battery today... and I hardly left the house
andrewwardell (Andrew Wardell) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:32:22 -0000
Tonight's South Park was actually pretty good :). Managed to go through another full charge of battery today... and I hardly left the house
In battery park bout to eat at SouthWest Ny ... They skilled the lobby area http://tweetphoto.com/6560344
Tysonlive (Tyson L.I.V.E. MONEY) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:08:20 -0000
In battery park bout to eat at SouthWest Ny ... They skilled the lobby area http://tweetphoto.com/6560344
@James_Phelps go on a boat trip round the island, Ground Zero, Battery and Central Park, shop, up the Empire State <3 NYC
nat_usa26 (Natalie Sherborne) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:27:16 -0000
@James_Phelps go on a boat trip round the island, Ground Zero, Battery and Central Park, shop, up the Empire State <3 NYC
I forgot to come back out and park. Came outside wondering "Where did I park my car today?" and realized the flashers drained my battery :(
BlahBethany (Bethany) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:58:19 -0000
I forgot to come back out and park. Came outside wondering "Where did I park my car today?" and realized the flashers drained my battery :(
Ugh I'm back x-x wentto pick up my battery ONLY then went to a park out of the city .-. And the dude didn't show up.. AGAIN ..
MickeyHyde (Mickey Hyde) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:00:06 -0000
Ugh I'm back x-x wentto pick up my battery ONLY then went to a park out of the city .-. And the dude didn't show up.. AGAIN ..
Apus la Battery Park - La sfârşitul primei zile de umblat aiurea prin New York http://bit.ly/6U4I0t (by @miscellanea)
artistu (Andrei Manea) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:51:29 -0000
Apus la Battery Park - La sfârşitul primei zile de umblat aiurea prin New York http://bit.ly/6U4I0t (by @miscellanea)

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