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What makes Donald, The Donaldù?† It could be his outspokenness, cleverness and extravagance that stand out the most. Yet, many might say it's his unrelenting business savvy, cockiness and ambition that makes him one of the most recognizable business leaders in the world.He's famous for pulling off one of the most renowned business turnarounds in history, his unwavering desire for supermodels, his flamboyant demeanor and his favorite saying, You're firedù.Donald John Trump was born June 14, 1946 in New York, NY.† As a youth, his parents noticed his energetic nature and sent him to the New York Military Academy in hopes of directing his assertiveness in a positive manner.Donald continued his education at Fordham University before matriculating at University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 1968 with a bachelors of science and a concentration in finance.†
It is his early education coupled with his determination and incredible knack for spotting a good dealù that seems to have catapulted Mr. Trump to his millionaire status.After graduating, Donald began his career at his father's company, the Trump Organization and initially concentrated on the his father's middle-class rental housing which he in turn sold for $12 million, clearing $6 million in profit.It seemed as if anything that Donald touched turned to gold, until the he stumbled upon some difficulties with the effects of the recession.†† Yet, once again, with some swift maneuvering, he salvaged his businesses and reputation and now, he is considered the very definition of an American success story.† What stands out most, is his overwhelming ability to keep on keeping on and his expansion of interests throughout his professional career.Most Americans now, know and love The Donaldù whether they like it or not, especially since his hit show, The Apprentice brought him into Middle America's living room each week.† This gave Donald a platform to be loved or hated even more, but most would concur that there is just something about Donaldù.His accomplishments and developments are utterly unbelievable and staggering.† †In 2001, he completed the Trump World Tower, a 72-story residential tower across from the United Nations Headquarters and began construction on Trump Place, a multi-building development along the Hudson River. One only needs to venture into his exquisite hotel in New York to feel the excitement of what it must be like to be Mr. Donald Trump, himself.He has an undisclosed stake in Trump International Hotel and Tower, a 44-story mixed-use (hotel and condominium) tower on Columbus Circle and owns over 18 million square feet of prime Manhattan real estate.† The Trump Organization is one of the world's largest operators of hotels and casinos and Donald's portfolio includes Trump National Golf Club in Westchester, New York, a signature Fazio golf course/housing development, and a 250-acre estate called the Mansion at Seven Springs.He's written books, ran beauty pageants, he is a member of the Board of Directors for the Police Athletic League and United Cerebral Palsy.† He's been given the title, Hotel and Real Estate Visionary of the Centuryù and the list goes on and on.He's a family man, a visionary and not too bad with the ladies.† It's no wonder; many a gentleman would switch shoes with this man, if only for one day.His brilliance is beyond perfection and Young Hollywood agrees that Mr. Donald Trump has the charm, intellect, perseverance and forward thinking that will have generations studying his business models and admiring his strength.† Mr. Trump exemplifies all that America is and strives to be.
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