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America Wealthiest Family

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44min | Aired on Feb 03, 1996 | TV-PG L | CC |

The fabulously wealthy Du Pont family built an empire in chemicals. Find out why most Du Ponts have shunned publicity, and discover the story of John E. Du Pont, who shot and killed Olympic gold medal-winner Dave Schultz.

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