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Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Pierre S. du Pont IV: Governor of Delaware 1977-1985

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 31, 2022


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When Pete DuPont was elected governor in 1977, Delaware was facing and severe economic downturn, substantial budget deficits, and the second-highest unemployment rate in the nation. Despite these challenges, the DuPont administration would achieve long-lasting solutions to the State’s woes and improve the lives of Delaware’s citizens. Larry Nagengast’s history of the DuPont administration is drawn from interviews conducted with the real people who made this change happen, including Governor DuPont himself.

Pierre S. du Pont IV: Governor of Delaware 1977-1985
– by Larry Nagengast

 

You can view and/or download a PDF version of this book here.

 

 

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Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Pierre S. du Pont IV: Governor of Delaware 1977-1985

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 31, 2022


Book Cover

When Pete DuPont was elected governor in 1977, Delaware was facing and severe economic downturn, substantial budget deficits, and the second-highest unemployment rate in the nation. Despite these challenges, the DuPont administration would achieve long-lasting solutions to the State’s woes and improve the lives of Delaware’s citizens. Larry Nagengast’s history of the DuPont administration is drawn from interviews conducted with the real people who made this change happen, including Governor DuPont himself.

Pierre S. du Pont IV: Governor of Delaware 1977-1985
– by Larry Nagengast

 

You can view and/or download a PDF version of this book here.

 

 

Find out more about the Delaware Heritage Commission here.

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