Tag: History and Culture

On Lee-Jackson Day

Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less. Robert E. Lee Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not …

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Governor McDonnell: The State of the Commonwealth

Full text of Governor McDonnell’s State of the Commonwealth Address: State of the Commonwealth Address Governor Robert F. McDonnell January 11, 2012 – 7:00pm Richmond Mr. Speaker, Mr. President. Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the State Corporation Commission. Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow Virginians. My fellow Virginians. Good …

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