Childhood and Education Journey of Steve Bannon in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Steve Bannon. A timeline of key moments.

Stephen Kevin Bannon is an American media executive, political strategist, and former investment banker. He gained prominence as the executive chairman of Breitbart News, a far-right news and opinion website. Bannon served as the White House's chief strategist for the first seven months of Donald Trump's presidency, playing a key role in shaping Trump's nationalist and populist agenda. After leaving the White House, he continued to promote right-wing political movements both in the United States and internationally. Bannon's career has been marked by controversy, due to his association with alt-right ideologies and his promotion of nationalist policies.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1934: Nuremberg Rally

In 1934, the Nuremberg Rally was held, which was depicted in Leni Riefenstahl's film The Triumph of the Will.

1935: Release of The Triumph of the Will

In 1935, Leni Riefenstahl released the film The Triumph of the Will.

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November 27, 1953: Stephen Kevin Bannon Born

On November 27, 1953, Stephen Kevin Bannon was born. He would later become a media executive, political strategist, and former investment banker.

1971: Graduated from Benedictine College Preparatory

In 1971, Bannon graduated from Benedictine College Preparatory, a private, Catholic, military high school in Richmond, Virginia.

1973: Reference to The Camp of the Saints

In 1973, Bannon has also repeatedly referenced the controversial French novel The Camp of the Saints by Jean Raspail, which depicts Third World immigration destroying Western civilization.

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1976: Graduated from Virginia Tech

In 1976, Bannon graduated from Virginia Tech College of Architecture and Urban Studies with a bachelor's degree in urban planning.

1983: Earned Master's Degree from Georgetown University

In 1983, while serving in the Navy, Bannon earned a master's degree in national security studies from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service.

1985: Earned MBA from Harvard Business School

In 1985, Bannon earned a Master of Business Administration degree with honors from Harvard Business School.

1987: Relocated to Los Angeles

In 1987, Bannon relocated from New York to Los Angeles to assist Goldman Sachs in expanding their presence in the entertainment industry.

1988: Birth of Daughter Maureen

In 1988, Bannon and his first wife, Cathleen Suzanne Houff, had a daughter named Maureen.

April 1995: Second Marriage to Mary Louise Piccard

In April 1995, Bannon married Mary Louise Piccard, a former investment banker. Their twin daughters were born three days after the wedding.

1997: Dissolution of Second Marriage

In 1997, Mary Louise Piccard filed for dissolution of her marriage to Bannon.

2006: Third Marriage to Diane Clohesy

In 2006, Bannon married model Diane Clohesy.

2008: Turning Against the Establishment

In 2008, Bannon stated that he turned against the establishment after seeing how George W. Bush had allegedly made as many mistakes as Jimmy Carter.

2008: Wall Street's Role in the 2008 Financial Crisis

In 2008, Wall Street played a significant role in the financial crisis, which Steve Bannon later criticized for fueling populist fury.

2009: Divorce from Diane Clohesy

In 2009, Bannon divorced Diane Clohesy.

2014: Reference to Julius Evola in Vatican Speech

In a 2014 speech to a Vatican conference, Bannon made a reference to Julius Evola, a Nazi-linked Italian writer who influenced Benito Mussolini.

2015: Agreement with American Renaissance

In 2015, a former Breitbart writer wrote that Bannon said that alt-right publication American Renaissance was "fighting the same fight" as him.

2015: Interview on Political View

In a 2015 interview, Bannon said that the failure of Operation Eagle Claw marked a turning point in his political worldview.

March 2016: Appreciation for Julius Evola

In March 2016, Bannon stated he appreciates "any piece that mentions Evola".

2016: Analogized Influence to Thomas Cromwell

After the 2016 election, Bannon analogized his influence with Trump to that of "Thomas Cromwell in the court of the Tudors" during an interview.

2016: Russian interference in the 2016 United States presidential election

Robert Mueller conducted the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States presidential election.

February 2017: Appearance on Time Cover

In February 2017, Bannon appeared on the cover of Time, labeled "the Great Manipulator," alluding to his perceived influence in the White House.

February 2017: Michael T. Flynn Resigned

In February 2017, former national security advisor Michael T. Flynn resigned after misleading the vice president about a conversation with the Russian ambassador to the United States.

2017: Bannon Favors Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear Deal

In 2017, Steve Bannon strongly favored U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and supported Saudi Arabia's approach during the Qatar diplomatic crisis.

2017: Bannon Supports Private Military in Afghanistan

In 2017, Steve Bannon supported Erik Prince's proposal for the deployment of private military contractors in Afghanistan instead of the U.S. military. He also believed "there is no military solution" to the 2017 North Korea crisis.

January 7, 2018: Bannon Expressed Regret

On January 7, 2018, Bannon expressed regret over his delayed response to the Fire and Fury controversy, declaring his "unwavering" support for Trump and his agenda.

January 2018: Influences on Bannon's Political Thinking

In January 2018, The Guardian reported that Steve Bannon's ideology is similar to that of Stephen Miller, Tucker Carlson, Benny Johnson, Raheem Kassam and Matthew Boyle, the latter two having been protégés of Bannon at Breitbart.

July 2018: Bannon Urged Johnson to Challenge May

In July 2018, Steve Bannon urged Boris Johnson to challenge Prime Minister Theresa May. He was in contact with Johnson during his visit to Britain that month.

2018: Fascination with Mussolini

In 2018, Bannon told an interviewer that he is "fascinated by Mussolini".

2018: Bannon Defends Trump's Ties to Putin

In 2018, Steve Bannon defended Donald Trump's ties to Vladimir Putin, expressing a belief that traditionalists see Russia as an ally. He also reportedly met with Aleksandr Dugin in Rome to advocate closer relations between the U.S. and Russia.