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The Commonwealth of “Old Dominion” Virginia. A deep blue field contains the seal of Virginia with the Latin motto " Sic Semper Tyrannis" - "Thus Always.

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1 The Commonwealth of “Old Dominion” Virginia

2 A deep blue field contains the seal of Virginia with the Latin motto " Sic Semper Tyrannis" - "Thus Always to Tyrants". Adopted in 1776. The two figures are acting out the meaning of the motto. Both are dressed as warriors. The woman, Virtue, represents Virginia. The man holding a scourge and chain shows that he is a tyrant. His fallen crown is nearby.

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5 Norfolk: largest U.S. naval base Norfolk: largest U.S. naval base

6 Builds a lot of ships

7 Mount Vernon: Home of George Washington

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9 Monticello: Home of Thomas Jefferson

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11 The Blue Ridge Mountains

12 The Shenandoah Valley

13 The Cumberland Gap

14 8 Presidents were born in Virginia Washington Washington Jefferson Jefferson Madison Madison Monroe Monroe W.H. Harrison W.H. Harrison Tyler Tyler Taylor Taylor Wilson Wilson

15 College of William and Mary: 2 nd oldest in U.S.

16 The Pentagon: Defense Dept.

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18 Arlington National Cemetery

19 Jamestown: 1 st permanent English settlement in North America

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21 Named after Queen Elizabeth: The “Virgin Queen”

22 Colonial Williamsburg

23 Virginia Ham


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