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|capital=Dover
|capital=Dover
|language=None
|language=None
|governor=John Carney
|governor=Matt Meyer
|gparty=Democrat
|gparty=Democrat
|senator1=Thomas R. Carper
|senator1=Lisa Blunt Rochester
|s1party=Democrat
|s1party=Democrat
|s1phone=(202) 224-2441
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|s1email=http://carper.senate.gov/contact/ Contact
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|senator2=Chris Coons
|senator2=Chris Coons
|s2party=Democrat
|s2party=Democrat
|date=December 7, 1787 (1st)
|date=December 7, 1787 (1st)
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'''Delaware''' was the first state to sign the [[Articles of Confederation]] on February 5, 1778 to enter into the Union. Its capital is [[Dover]], and largest city is Wilmington.
'''Delaware''' was the first state to sign both the [[Articles of Confederation]] (on February 5, 1778) and also to sign the Constitution. Its capital is [[Dover]], and largest city is Wilmington.
The state Constitution of Delaware, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''. It says:
The state Constitution of Delaware, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''. It says:
==Economy==
==Economy==
Delaware is world-renowned for its corporate-friendly legislation, which has led to nearly every major corporation using Delaware as its state of incorporation (though nearly all are headquartered in other states).
Delaware is world-renowned for its corporate-friendly legislation, which has led to nearly every major corporation using Delaware as its state of incorporation (though nearly all have physical headquarters in other states).
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 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.
==Elected officials==
==Elected officials==
===Federal===
===Federal===
*Sen. [[Tom Carper|Thomas Carper]] (D)
*Sen. [[Lisa Blunt Rochester]] (D)
*Sen. [[Chris Coons]] (D)
*Sen. [[Chris Coons]] (D)
*Rep. [[Lisa Blunt Rochester]] (D)
*Rep. [[Sarah McBride]] (D)
===Statewide===
===Statewide===
*Governor [[John Carney]] (D)
*Governor [[Matt Meyer]] (D)
*Lt. Governor [[Bethany Hall-Long]] (D)
*Lt. Governor [[Kyle Evans Gay]] (D)
*State Auditor [[Thomas Wagner]] (R)
*State Auditor [[Lydia York]] (D)
*Attorney General [[Matt Denn]] (D)
*Attorney General [[Kathy Jennings]] (D)
*State Treasurer [[Ken Simpler]] (D)
*State Treasurer [[Colleen Davis]] (D)
*Secretary of State [[Jeffrey W. Bullock]] (D)
==Notable people==
==Notable people==