Archive for February, 2009
Abraham Lincoln's Shenandoah Valley Roots
Monday February 16th is Presidents Day—set aside to honor Presidents Washington and Lincoln. Washington is a recognized Virginian. And, although Illinois calls itself the Land of Lincoln, the roots of our sixteenth president actually run deep into Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, as well. Martha Woodroof reports.
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History to the NINES
Today there is a social networking website for every interest group. Even scholars of 19th century history. But one such website run by the University of Virginia allows researchers to do more than just share pictures or chat, as reporter Martha Woodroof explains.
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