DUPONT, Samuel Francis: Statue in Rockford Park in Wilmington, Delaware

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This bronze statue of Rear Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont was originally placed in DuPont Circle, Washington, D.C., but was moved in 1920 to the entrance of Rockford Park in Wilmington, Delaware. It was erected by the U.S. Congress to honor DuPont's distinguished naval service. The statue remains a significant historical monument commemorating DuPont's legacy.