Greatest Virginia Native

1.

George Washington

By: katie     4 votes

George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799) was the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) and served as the first President of the United States of America (1789-1797).

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2.

Ella Fitzgerald

By: katie     2 votes

Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 - June 15, 1996), also known as "Lady Ella", the "Queen of Scat" and the "First Lady of Song", is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century.

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3.

Sandra Bullock

By: katie     3 votes

Sandra Annette Bullock (born July 26, 1964) is an American-German actress. She came to fame in the 1990s, after roles in successful films such as Speed and While You Were Sleeping. She has since established her career as a well-known leading Hollywood actress, with films such as Miss Congeniality and 2005's Crash, which received critical acclaim. In 2007 she was ranked as the 14th richest female celebrity with an estimated fortune of $85 million.

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4.

Wayne Newton

By: katie     4 votes

Carson Wayne Newton (born April 3, 1942), better known as Wayne Newton, is an American singer and entertainer based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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5.

Michael Vick

By: katie     4 votes

Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980, in Newport News, Virginia) is a professional American football quarterback. Vick is currently a free agent, though suspended from NFL play.

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