Donald Trump's Early Life and Business Career

Early Life and Education

• Donald Trump was born in Queens, New York City in 1946.
• He was the fourth of five children in a middle-class family.
• Trump attended The New York Military Academy at age thirteen.
• He worked summers for his father's building company.
• Trump attended Fordham University before transferring to the Wharton School of Finance, graduating in 1968 with an economics degree.

Business Career

• Trump's father influenced his interest in real estate development.
• His goal was to construct large buildings like skyscrapers and hotels in Manhattan.
• He bought the Commodore Hotel in 1976 and transformed it into The Grand Hyatt Hotel.
• Trump constructed and renovated many skyscrapers across Manhattan and other parts of the United States, including the Trump Tower and Trump World Tower.
• Trump married Ivana Zelnickova in 1977, and they had three children.
• Ivana became the Vice President of Design for his company.
• He opened The Taj Mahal hotel-casino in Atlantic City in 1990.
• Trump divorced Ivana in 1992 and married Marla Maples, having a daughter named Tiffany in 1993.

Television and Politics

• Trump hosted the reality TV show "The Apprentice" in 2003.
• He became well-known for his catchphrase "You're fired!" when eliminating contestants.
• The show gained significant popularity, and Trump enjoyed the media attention.
• In 2005, he married Melania Knauss and they had a son, Baron in 2006.
• Trump announced his candidacy for President of the United States on June 16, 2015.
• His campaign gained traction despite initial skepticism.
• "Make America Great Again" was his campaign slogan.
• He faced Hillary Clinton in a close election, with both sides embroiled in controversies.
• While some Americans opposed Trump's aggressive style and controversial comments, he won the election and became the 45th President on January 20, 2017, succeeding Barack Obama.

This quiz explores the early life and education of Donald Trump, as well as his significant business endeavors. From his beginnings in Queens to transforming landmarks in Manhattan, this quiz covers key milestones and impacts in his career. Test your knowledge on this influential figure's journey.