Background
Hopkins was born in Santa Ana, California.
Hopkins was born in Santa Ana, California.
He was assistant to the Treasury Secretary. In 1937, he joined Electric Boat as a lawyer, and eventually became director In 1948, as president of Electric Boat, he purchased Canadair and created General Dynamics from that foundation in 1952.
Hopkins created the World Cup of Golf, which began as the Canada Cup (golf) in 1953, and donated the trophy for the event.
Hopkins died in Washington, District of Columbia.