Latest Breaking News On - ட்யூபாஂட் இணை - Page 8 : comparemela.com

Pierre Pete du Pont IV, Republican who ran for president in 1988, dies at 86

Pierre Pete du Pont IV, Republican who ran for president in 1988, dies at 86
baltimoresun.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from baltimoresun.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.

United statesNew hampshireWhite houseDistrict of columbiaPhillips exeter academyPierres peteGeorge bushBob perkinsBob doleJack kempEliser woodPat robertsonNational centerNational review institutePrinceton universityFinancial center development

Pierre Pete du Pont IV dies; ran for president in 1988 | Battlefords News-Optimist

That led du Pont to multiple elected offices and an unsuccessful bid in the 1987-88 Republican presidential primary race. The du Ponts, big-money establishment industrialists, were among the nation’s wealthiest families. That wasn’t a problem for du Pont when he ran for statewide office in Delaware. After one term in the Delaware state House and three terms in Congress, du Pont was elected governor in 1976 and set about working to restore the state’s financial stability. However, his elite background turned out to be a problem for him in his race for national office. I was born with a well-known name and genuine opportunity. I hope I have lived up to both, du Pont said in announcing his longshot presidential bid in September 1986. As a little-known governor of a small state, du Pont had to distinguish himself from the rest of the Republican field - including Vice-President George Bush and Sen. Bob Dole.

United statesNew hampshireWhite houseDistrict of columbiaPhillips exeter academyPierres peteBob perkinsEliser woodNational centerNational review institutePrinceton universityFinancial center developmentHudson instituteHarvard universityHotel du pontDupont company

Pierre Pete du Pont IV dies at 86; ran for president in 1988

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: May 9, 2021 WILMINGTON, Del. Pierre S. Pete du Pont IV, a former Delaware governor and congressman who sought the Republican presidential nomination in 1988, has died. He was 86. Du Pont, a scion of the family that established the DuPont Co., died at his home in Wilmington, Del., on Saturday after a long illness, his former chief of staff, Bob Perkins, said. Born to wealth and status, du Pont broke with family tradition in the 1960s, forgoing a comfortable career with his family s chemical company for a life in politics. I was born with a well-known name and genuine opportunity. I hope I have lived up to both, du Pont said in announcing his long-shot presidential bid in September 1986.

United statesNew hampshireWhite houseDistrict of columbiaPhillips exeter academyPierres peteBob perkinsEliser woodNational centerNational review institutePrinceton universityFinancial center developmentHudson instituteHarvard universityHotel du pontDupont company

Former Delaware Gov Pierre Pete du Pont IV dies at 86

WHYY By Pierre Du Pont, left, and Irenee Du Pont, right, confer with niece Lynn Williams outside a courtroom in Chicago on Feb. 17, 1953. (AP Photo) Pierre S. “Pete” du Pont IV, a former Delaware governor and congressman who sought the Republican presidential nomination in 1988, has died. He was 86. Du Pont, a scion of the family that established the DuPont Co., died at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday after a long illness, his former chief of staff, Bob Perkins, said. Born to wealth and status, du Pont broke with family tradition in the 1960s, forgoing a comfortable career with his family’s chemical company for a life in politics.

United statesNew hampshireWhite houseDistrict of columbiaPhillips exeter academyPierres peteBob perkinsEliser woodNational centerNational review institutePrinceton universityFinancial center developmentHudson instituteHarvard universityHotel du pontDupont company

Pete du Pont, Delaware governor who transformed state, dies at 86

WILMINGTON, Delaware Pete du Pont, the former Republican governor, presidential candidate and DuPont heir whose sprawling influence transformed state government and helped bring the credit card industry to Delaware, died Saturday. He was 86. Du Pont died in his Wilmington home after battling a “long illness,” said Bob Perkins, former chief-of-staff. Because of the pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Born with Delaware’s most famous surname, du Pont broke from the family business (and tradition) to become a politician. He entered office as governor when the state was in crisis. In eight years, he led efforts to limit excess spending, dramatically cut income taxes and created a slew of government agencies.

United statesBrandywine hundredNew hampshireTower hillRhode islandPhillips exeter academyWinston churchillJane fondaBob perkinsDelise woodBenjamin franklinWashington postPrinceton universityTea partyDelaware heritage commissionDupont co