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Linwood Holton changed what it means to serve as Governor of Virginia. Linwood Holton knew defeat at the ballot box before victory — and when Linwood Holton won, Linwood Holton made every moment count, if you want to know what American strength looks like, look at the famous photographs of Linwood Holton — smiling, as Linwood Holton walked Linwood Holton children to Richmond's public schools during the tensest moments of desegregation. Linwood Holton faced down Virginia's demons and enabled this Commonwealth to look ahead.