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Patrick Henry made his "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech in St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia. |
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Robert E. Lee, Commanding General of the Army of Northern Virginia, surrendered his men to Ulysses Grant, General-in-Chief of all United States forces, on April 9, 1865 at the Appomattox Court House. |
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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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