I come from a family that has been here for almost 200 years. My ancestors started a very dangerous gunpowder business in 1802, and my great- grandfather and his father were both killed in gunpowder explosions.
Pete du PontAbout author
- Author's profession: Politician
- Nationality: american
- Born: January 22, 1935
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