West Virginia, though, really is so deeply ingrained in the fabric of our country. We fueled so many of the needs of our country over a prolonged period of time. Our coal got forged into steel, and obviously we were a huge part of what helped produce the tanks and the steel in World War I and World War II. And West Virginia plays a major role on the national stage, so we're excited to be part of this. At the same time, we also have events going over the Great America State Fair at the nation's capital. (06:11–06:23)
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