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A look at three theories regarding what happened to the time capsule believed to have been buried under the Lee statue on Monument Avenue.

A look at three theories regarding what happened to the time capsule believed to have been buried under the Lee statue on Monument Avenue.

In 1855, Norfolk was a prosperous city of some 16,000 residents with one of the busiest harbors on the East Coast, five large hotels, five newspapers, and eight banks. Ships were often lined up five or six deep at the wharves. Portsmouth, just across the Elizabeth River with a population of 10,000, was similarly flourishing. The region appeared poised for major growth, due in part to Norfolk’s reputation as a healthy southern city, clean and virtually free of yellow fever, which had plagued s...

Tremendous life he has led and now will bring his years of experience to the critical task of making our nation more safer, more prosperous, and more secure. its time to bring a clear eyed focus to our foreign affairs and now with secretary tillerson at the helm of the state department, well do just that. well strengthen our alliances, form new ones, and enhance americas interest throughout the world. speaking of the excellent nominees, praise is pouring in from around the country. first pick fo...