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Fred Trump

Meet Fred Trump, a builder who made big buildings and was the dad of a president!

Key Facts

Born
October 11, 1905.
Birthplace
The Bronx, New York City.
Known For
Building many houses and apartments in New York.
Fun Fact
He was the father of Donald Trump, the 45th U.S. President.

Who Was Fred Trump?

Fred Trump was a super busy builder who lived a long time ago! He was born in New York City and loved to build houses and big apartment buildings. He was like a master LEGO builder, but with real bricks and cement! His company built so many homes that it helped lots of families find a place to live. He was also the dad of Donald Trump, who became the president of the United States!

Building a Business Empire!

Fred started his building adventure when he was still pretty young. He worked with his parents and then took over their business, making it super successful. He built homes for soldiers and their families, and then even more apartments for people all over New York.

Imagine building enough apartments for everyone in a giant city! That's how much he built. His buildings were so popular because they were good places for people to live.

Did You Know This WOW Fact?

Here's a super cool thing about Fred Trump: he helped his children a LOT with money! He and his wife gave them over a billion dollars, which is a number with nine zeros! That's more money than you can even imagine. They did this in a smart way so they didn't have to pay as much in taxes. It's like getting a huge allowance, but for grown-ups!

A Family of Builders and Leaders

Fred Trump's story is interesting because he was a builder and his son became a very famous leader. Fred's company was called the Trump Organization, and his son Donald took over running it. This shows how sometimes families pass down their businesses and ideas. Fred Trump's work helped shape parts of New York City, and his family became known all around the world.

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