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[[Image:Delaware_State_Flag.gif|thumb|right|The state flag of Delaware.]]
'''Delaware''' was the first state to sign the [[Articles of Confederation]] on February 5, 1778 to enter into the Union.
'''Delaware''' was the first state to sign the [[Articles of Confederation]] on February 5, 1778 to enter into the Union.
=Economy=
=Economy=
Some of Delaware's largest employers are the State of Delaware, New Castle County, the University of Delaware, DuPont, AstraZeneca, Bank of America, Citigroup, General Motors, DaimlerChryslter and Perdue Farms. Delaware is also home to the Dover Air Force Base, which is one of the largest Air Force Bases in the [[United States]]. Dover AFB is often in the news as it serves as the entry point and mortuary for American military personnel who die overseas.
Some of Delaware's largest employers are the State of Delaware, New Castle County, the University of Delaware, DuPont, AstraZeneca, Bank of America, Citigroup, General Motors, DaimlerChrysler and Perdue Farms. Delaware is also home to the Dover Air Force Base, which is one of the largest Air Force Bases in the [[United States]]. Dover AFB is often in the news as it serves as the entry point and mortuary for American military personnel who die overseas.
Delaware has favorable corporate tax laws, which has lead to many large corporations to use Delaware as their headquarters.
Delaware has favorable corporate tax laws, which has lead to many large corporations to use Delaware as their headquarters.
Delaware also does not assess sales tax on consumers.
Delaware also does not assess sales tax on consumers.