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Thomas Jefferson (13 April 1743 ¿ 4 July 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801¿1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of Republicanism in the United States. The Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804¿1806) occurred during his presidency.
Jefferson was a man of the Enlightenment and favored states' rights and a very limited federal government. Jefferson supported the separation of church and state and was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779, 1786). He was the wartime Governor of Virginia (1779¿1781)...
Jefferson was a man of the Enlightenment and favored states' rights and a very limited federal government. Jefferson supported the separation of church and state and was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779, 1786). He was the wartime Governor of Virginia (1779¿1781)...
Thomas Jefferson (13 April 1743 ¿ 4 July 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801¿1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of Republicanism in the United States. The Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804¿1806) occurred during his presidency.
Jefferson was a man of the Enlightenment and favored states' rights and a very limited federal government. Jefferson supported the separation of church and state and was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779, 1786). He was the wartime Governor of Virginia (1779¿1781), the first United States Secretary of State (1789¿1793) and second Vice President (1797¿1801).
Jefferson's estate, Monticello, and the univerisy he founded in 1819 -- the University of Virginia -- are located in Charlottesville, VA. U.Va. was the first university in the U.S. where higher education was completely separate from religious doctrine. Jefferson is also known for many inventions, such as the moldboard plow, wheel cipher and portable copying press.
Jefferson was a man of the Enlightenment and favored states' rights and a very limited federal government. Jefferson supported the separation of church and state and was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779, 1786). He was the wartime Governor of Virginia (1779¿1781), the first United States Secretary of State (1789¿1793) and second Vice President (1797¿1801).
Jefferson's estate, Monticello, and the univerisy he founded in 1819 -- the University of Virginia -- are located in Charlottesville, VA. U.Va. was the first university in the U.S. where higher education was completely separate from religious doctrine. Jefferson is also known for many inventions, such as the moldboard plow, wheel cipher and portable copying press.
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Governor McDonnell officially opens Martinsville company and welcomes 500 jobs
WDBJ7 ReporterGovernor McDonnell and most of his cabinet welcomed ICF International in Martinsville Monday. IFC International officially opened its doors Monday in Henry County with Governor Bob McDonnell, Lt. Bill Bolling, most of the governor's cabinet and the...Tags: Elections, Executive Branch, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Bob McDonnell, Politics
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Bedford attractions partner to offer joint admission
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefTwo Bedford County attractions are teaming up to bring in more visitors. You'll soon be able to buy one ticket to visit both The National D-Day Memorial and Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest. Admission includes a guided tour of both landmarks, and...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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Highland County one of two school divisions recognized by the state
Highland County is one of two school divisions in Virginia recognized for raising the academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students. The Virginia Board of Education also honored 92 schools across the state, including more than 30 in central...
Tags: Albemarle County, Mount Airy, Teaching and Learning, Standards of Learning, Greenbrier
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FEMA to help rebuild Louisa County High School
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded $19 million to help rebuild Louisa County High School, which was damaged during the Aug. 23 earthquake. A news release from Gov. Bob McDonnell's office Thursday said rebuilding...
Tags: Bob McDonnell, Renovation, Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg, Virginia), FEMA, Relief and Aid Organizations
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Archeologists bring back Jefferson's original landscape at Poplar Forest
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefAnother link to the past is being restored at Thomas Jefferson's Bedford County retreat. Poplar Forest is replanting the home's original landscape. Archeologists have spent the last two years looking for evidence of trees and flowers that used to grow...Tags: Arts and Culture, Archaeology, Bedford County (Virginia), Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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Shooting range gets approval from Bedford County supervisors
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA Bedford County man is getting the green light to reopen a controversial shooting range. Bedford County's Board of Supervisors has approved a special use permit for Tim Hooper. He plans to reopen a weapons training facility off Thomas Jefferson Road....Tags: Career and Workplace, Juvenile Delinquency, New London (New London, Connecticut), Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Advanced Training
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Local shooting range moves closer to staying open
ReporterA man has jumped the first hurdle to keep his shooting range open in Bedford County. The Board of Supervisors voted to allow Tim Hooper to continue his fight to keep the business open on Monday night. Hooper has operated the facility on Thomas... -
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Poplar Forest featured in November issue of Southern Living magazine
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA visit to one Bedford County landmark is "worth the trip," according to a popular magazine. Southern Living is featuring Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest in its November issue. The magazine calls the retreat "Jefferson's Hideaway," and explains...Tags: Newspaper and Magazine, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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Governor Bob McDonnell asks FEMA for financial assistance
Governor Bob McDonnell wants federal assistance for Louisa County Schools.
The governor hopes that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, will help with the cost of repairs.
At least two schools are closed because of damage from the...Tags: Natural Disasters, Executive Branch, Disasters, Bob McDonnell, Insurance
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Poplar Forest begins work on new visitor orientation building
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA generous gift is helping one Bedford attraction share its story with visitors. Poplar Forest is starting work on an orientation building. It will be the first stop for visitors when they tour Thomas Jefferson's retreat. Meeting rooms and offices will...Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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Photos at Booker T. Washington National Monument make state artifacts list
A local artifact has been named to 2011 Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts list.
Photographs with cellulose nitrate negatives at the Booker T. Washington National Monument in Franklin County made the list.
The program is designed to raise...Tags: Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), USS Monitor, Fine Arts, John Marshall, Booker T. Washington
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