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The political subdivisions of Virginia are the areas into which the state is divided for political and administrative purposes. In Virginia, the political subdivisions have only the legal powers specifically granted to them by the General Assembly and set forth under the Code of Virginia. Some are local governments; others are not. However, all ...
12th and 15th First Lady of Virginia, served as First Lady of the United States (1817–1825) 13 Margaret Lowther Page 1802 1805 John Page: 14 Agnes Sarah Bell Cabell: 1805 1808 William H. Cabell: None: 1808 1811 John Tyler Sr. Tyler was a widower 15 Elizabeth Monroe 1811 1811 James Monroe 16 Jane Reade Smith 1811 1811 George William Smith: 17
Singer Adelaide Hall recorded with Ellington in 1927, 1932, and 1933, [7] but only recorded two versions of "Sophisticated Lady", in 1944 (with Phil Green And His Rhythm) [8] and in 1976, on her album Hall of Ellington. [9] The song appeared on the soundtrack of the 1989/90 documentary celebrating her life entitled Sophisticated Lady. [10]
The government today functions under the seventh Constitution of Virginia, which was approved by voters in 1970 and went into effect in July 1971. [78] It is similar to the federal structure in that it provides for three branches : a strong legislature, an executive, and a unified judicial system.
Virginia was one of the original Thirteen Colonies and was admitted as a state on June 25, 1788. [11] Before it declared its independence, Virginia was a colony of the Kingdom of Great Britain . It seceded from the Union on April 17, 1861, [ 12 ] and was admitted to the Confederate States of America on May 7, 1861. [ 13 ]
Pages in category "First ladies and gentlemen of Virginia" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
[1] [2] The Virginia Constitution of 1776 abolished the council. [1] The Virginia Constitution of 1851 created the modern office of the lieutenant governor. [2] It provided for the popular election of the officer and designated them ex officio president of the Virginia Senate. [3]
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