The Origin of Trump’s Family Fortune

The Origin of Trump’s Family Fortune

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The transcript discusses the origins of Donald Trump's family wealth, tracing back to Friedrich Trump, who emigrated from Germany to the US in the 1880s. Friedrich initially started a barbershop in New York before moving west during the gold rush. He established the Arctic restaurant in Bennett, Canada, which catered to miners with food, drink, and other services. The business was successful, and when Bennett was bypassed by the railroad, Friedrich and his partner moved the restaurant to Whitehorse, continuing to profit from the gold rush economy.

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What were some of the services offered at the Arctic according to the archival newspaper clippings?

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What happened to the town of Bennett after the railroad was built?

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