10 Defining Moments in the Life of Trump
Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
1968-05-01
1968-05-01
Graduates from Wharton School of Finance
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Education
1971-01-01
1971-01-01
Becomes President of Trump Organization
Took over the family real estate and construction firm, renaming it the Trump Organization.
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Business
1980-01-01
1980-01-01
Opens the Grand Hyatt New York
Opened the Grand Hyatt New York, a hotel near Grand Central Terminal, marking a significant real estate venture.
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Business
1987-11-01
1987-11-01
Publishes 'Trump: The Art of the Deal'
Co-authored 'Trump: The Art of the Deal', a business and self-help book that became a bestseller.
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Media
1990-04-02
1990-04-02
Opens the Trump Taj Mahal
Opened the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Business
2004-01-08
2004-01-08
Hosts 'The Apprentice'
Began hosting 'The Apprentice', a reality television show where contestants competed for a job within the Trump Organization.
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Media
2015-06-16
2015-06-16
Announces Candidacy for President
Announced his candidacy for President of the United States as a Republican.
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Politics
2016-11-08
2016-11-08
Wins the Presidential Election
Elected as the 45th President of the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton.
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Politics
2017-01-20
2017-01-20
Inaugurated as President
Inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States.
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Politics
2019-12-18
2019-12-18
Impeached by the House of Representatives (Twice)
Impeached by the House of Representatives for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, and later for inciting an insurrection.
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Politics