Lest anyone think that Fred Fausz is just being multicultural and trendy in naming Opechancanough as a great Virginian, recall that 19th century Jamestown commemorations often cited him, 1622 uprising and all, as one who clearly "loved" Virginia. For 19th century Virginians, that was the stuff of romantic tragedy -- a tragic and ultimately failed attempt to hold back the forces of change. Maybe Virginians have always had a weakness for "lost causes." David Kiracofe David Kiracofe History Tidewater Community College Chesapeake Campus 1428 Cedar Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 >>> [log in to unmask] >>> Despite my earlier fawning over William Claiborne as the "Greatest Virginian [Colonist] of the 17th Century," the recent buzz about Malick's "New World" might make us forget that OPECHANCANOUGH / MANGOPEESOMON deserves some consideration as the Greatest 17th-Century Figure in Virginia's "Old World." As an innovative pioneer of terrorism tactics and a resistance leader, he is developing something of a following among Muslim freedom fighters. Few 17th century folks of any culture or color can claim such contemporary relevance and continuing impact. Fred Fausz St. Louis To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html