“Virtus has graced the state seal since it was created in 1776 and the state flag since 1861, with a few makeovers over the years changing the figure’s appearance. She started out fully clothed but her left breast has been exposed for more than a century.”
Texas schools nix lesson over Virginia state flag’s exposed breast
The Roman goddess Virtus has been on the state flag since 1861, but the banner has only featured her bare breast since the early 20th century.
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