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| Virginia Facts |
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General Thomas Jackson got his nickname "Stonewall" in Manassass, Virginia. The site of 2 major Civil War Battles. |
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On March 9, 1862 at Hampton Roads, Virginia, the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (formerly the USS Merrimac) met in one of the most famous naval engagements in US history. Their battle was the first of its kind between metal armored vessels. |
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In Virginia more people work for the United States government than any other industry. About 1/4 of Virginia's workers. |
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