Those familiar with Civil War history are well aware of the DuPont Company’s crucial role in many Union successes throughout the conflict, primarily through its manufacture of gunpowder. However, the lesser-told narratives come from within the rank and file of the company and family. Among these stories is that of DuPont Company President Henry du Pont (1812-1889), son of company founder E.I. du Pont, and his roles as Major-General and commander of the Delaware Home Guard.
More information at the Hagley Library and Archives blog: Henry du Pont and the Civil War
(by Andrew Engel)
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