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How Was The du Pont Fortune Made?

ByNatalie Jason WPVI logo
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
How Was The du Pont Fortune Made?

Chances are you know the name DuPont from paint and other products that have been in use for decades. But most people don't know that the company we know today has roots in Wilmington, Delaware, dating back to the year 1800.

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