Childhood and Education Journey of Paul Manafort in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Paul Manafort. A timeline of key moments.

Paul Manafort is an American former lobbyist, political consultant, and attorney. He has worked on several Republican presidential campaigns, including serving as chairman of Donald Trump's campaign from June to August 2016. Manafort co-founded the lobbying firm Black, Manafort & Stone in 1980, representing various foreign leaders, including controversial figures like Viktor Yanukovych, Ferdinand Marcos, and Mobutu Sese Seko. His lobbying activities eventually led him to retroactively register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

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1919: Manafort's grandfather founded construction company

In 1919, Paul Manafort's grandfather founded the construction company New Britain House Wrecking Company (later renamed Manafort Brothers Inc.).

1921: Antoinette Mary Manafort (née Cifalu) born

In 1921, Antoinette Mary Manafort (née Cifalu) was born.

1923: Paul John Manafort Sr. born

In 1923, Paul John Manafort Sr. was born.

April 1, 1949: Paul Manafort's Birth

On April 1, 1949, Paul John Manafort Jr. was born.

1967: Manafort graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School

In 1967, Paul Manafort graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in New Britain.

1971: Manafort received B.S. in business administration.

In 1971, Paul Manafort received his B.S. in business administration from Georgetown University.

1974: Manafort received J.D. from Georgetown University

In 1974, Paul Manafort received his J.D. from Georgetown University.

August 12, 1978: Manafort marries Kathleen Bond

On August 12, 1978, Paul Manafort married Kathleen Bond Manafort.

2003: Antoinette Mary Manafort (née Cifalu) death

In 2003, Antoinette Mary Manafort (née Cifalu) died.

April 2006: Creation of John Hannah, LLC

In April 2006, shortly after helping bring Viktor Yanukovych back to power, an LLC named "John Hannah, LLC" after Paul Manafort and his partner Rick Hannah Davis was created. This LLC was later used to purchase an apartment in Trump Tower.

2011: Yanukovych Strives for EU Membership

In May 2011, Yanukovych declared that he would strive for Ukraine to join the European Union.

2013: Paul John Manafort Sr. death

In 2013, Paul John Manafort Sr. died.

2013: Yanukovych Target of Euromaidan Protests

In 2013, Yanukovych became the main target of the Euromaidan protests.

February 2014: Ukrainian Revolution and Yanukovych's Flight

Following the February 2014 Ukrainian revolution (the conclusion of Euromaidan), Yanukovych fled to Russia.

March 17, 2014: Sanctions Against Yanukovych

On March 17, 2014, the day after the Crimean status referendum, Yanukovych was placed under executive sanctions on the Specially Designated Nationals List (SDN) by President Barack Obama, freezing his assets in the US and banning him from entering the United States.

2014: Viktor Yanukovych's overthrow

In 2014, the pro-Russian government of Viktor Yanukovych in Ukraine was overthrown.

March 5, 2015: Manafort Transfers Trump Tower Property

On March 5, 2015, Paul Manafort transferred the Trump Tower property from John Hannah, LLC, into his own name to take out a $3 million loan against the property, as his income from Ukraine dwindled.

May 30, 2018: Legal defense fund established for Manafort

On May 30, 2018, friends of Paul Manafort announced the establishment of a legal defense fund to help pay his legal bills.

June 2019: Manafort moved to Metropolitan Correctional Center

In June 2019, Paul Manafort was moved to the Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York in Manhattan.

August 2019: Manafort moved back to Federal Correctional Institution

In August 2019, Paul Manafort was moved back to the Federal Correctional Institution, Lorretto, Pennsylvania with an expected release date of December 25, 2024.