In the US the four states known as commonwealth states are, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia, the fact that they are known as such has no bearing upon their legal status in...
The Gettysburg Address is the most quoted speech in American history. The speech was given as part of a ceremony dedicating the Gettysburg battlefield as Soldier's National Cemetery. There are five...
The "state" of Virginia isn't really a state; it is a commonwealth.
The name "Virginia" was chosen to honor Queen Elizabeth, reputedly the Virgin Queen.
Jamestown was the first permanent English...
The capitol is located in Frankfort, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the last fact is from 1792 to 1830, Kentucky has had two buildings serve as the capitol,...