Delaware

Delaware is an integral sovereign state of the United States, officially admitted to the Union on December 7, 1787 (1st State) with its state capital located in Dover. Widely recognized as 'The First State', the state anchors key civic and economic corridors in the American federal system. Historically, Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and serves as the primary corporate domicile for over 60% of Fortune 500 companies. In the modern 21st-century economy, Delaware is renowned for leadership across several key industries, notably Corporate Law (Court of Chancery), Chemical Innovation (DuPont), FinTech & Banking. The state's executive branch operates under the state constitution, administering statewide public services, public health, infrastructure, and environmental conservation across all organized municipal and county jurisdictions. Prominent historical and civic figures associated with Delaware include Joe Biden, Caesar Rodney, John Dickinson, E. I. du Pont.