VirginiaHistory (@VirginiaHistory)
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- — September 14, 1972: The first episode of the Emmy-winning "The Waltons" (created by #Virginian Earl Hamner) was broadcast. http://en.wikipe…
- — September 14, 1781: Washington and Rochambeau arrive in Williamsburg and prepare for the arrival of the combined American / French army in …
- — September 14, 1847: Forces under the command of #Virginian General Winfield Scott capture Mexico City, basically ending the Mexican War. ht…
- — September 13, 1851: Walter Reed was born in Belroi, #Virginia. He was a leader in the successful fight against the Yellow Fever disease. ht…
- — September 13, 1862: Gen. Robert E. Lee's battle plan for the Battle of Antietam (Special Order 191) falls into the hands of Union Gen Georg…
- — September 13, 1847: Forces under #Virginian General Winfield Scott won the last major battle of the Mexican War when they stormed the fortr…
- — September 12, 1777: The Continental Congress received a report from #Virginian George Washington about the American loss at the Battle of B…
- — September 12, 1861: The Battle of Cheat Mountain, #Virginia. (now West Virginia) began. It was the first battle of the Civil War in which R…
