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John G. Trump - American engineer and physicist (1907–1985)

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Early Life and Education (1907-1936)

This timeline covers John G. Trump's formative years, detailing his family background, education, and the beginning of his academic career.
Birth in New York City
August 21, 1907
John George Trump was born in New York City to German immigrants Frederick Trump and Elizabeth Christ Trump. He was the youngest of three children, joining siblings Elizabeth and Fred Trump Jr.
Growing Up in Queens
Early Childhood
John spent his early years in Queens, New York, where his father was developing real estate. The family maintained a strong work ethic and emphasized education.
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn
1929
John earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (now NYU Tandon School of Engineering). This marked the beginning of his formal training in his chosen field.
M.S. in Physics, Columbia University
1931
Continuing his education, Trump obtained a Master of Science degree in Physics from Columbia University, deepening his theoretical understanding of the physical world and complementing his engineering background.
Married Elora Sauerbrun
1933
John G. Trump married Elora Sauerbrun. Elora and John had three children together.
Sc.D. in Electrical Engineering, MIT
1936
Trump completed his doctoral studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), earning a Doctor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. His dissertation likely focused on high-voltage engineering and related topics, setting the stage for his future research.

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