Childhood and Education Journey of Steve Forbes in Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Steve Forbes, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Steve Forbes, formally Malcolm Stevenson Forbes Jr., is an American publishing executive and politician. He is editor-in-chief of Forbes, a well-known business magazine, and is the son of Malcolm Forbes and grandson of B.C. Forbes, the publication's founder. Forbes twice sought the Republican presidential nomination, running in both 1996 and 2000. He also served as chairman of the Board for International Broadcasting (BIB), being appointed in 1985 and reappointed in 1993.
July 18, 1947: Malcolm Stevenson Forbes Jr. Born
On July 18, 1947, Malcolm Stevenson Forbes Jr., also known as Steve Forbes, was born. He is the son of Malcolm Forbes and grandson of B.C. Forbes.
1966: Graduated from Brooks School
In 1966, Steve Forbes graduated cum laude from Brooks School in North Andover, Massachusetts.
1970: Graduated from Princeton University
In 1970, Steve Forbes graduated with an A.B. in history from Princeton University.
1971: Married Sabina Beekman
In 1971, Steve Forbes married Sabina Beekman.
1993: Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Empower America"
From 1993 to 1996, Forbes was the chairman of the Board of Directors of "Empower America".
March 16, 1996: Mark McKinney played Steve Forbes on Saturday Night Live
On March 16, 1996, Mark McKinney played Steve Forbes on Saturday Night Live, shortly after Forbes dropped out of the 1996 presidential race.
April 13, 1996: Forbes Hosted Saturday Night Live
On April 13, 1996, Forbes hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live.
1996: Appeared on Larry King Live with Family
During his 1996 presidential campaign, Forbes appeared alongside his family on Larry King Live.
1996: Endorsement from Jack Kemp
From 1993 to 1996, Forbes was the chairman of the Board of Directors of "Empower America", during his presidential campaign he received an endorsement from Jack Kemp.
1996: Opposite Positions
In 1996, Forbes held opposite positions to his stance in 2000.
1996: Presidential Campaign
In 1996, Forbes ran for president and sold some of his Forbes, Inc. voting shares to help finance his run.
1996: Supported Flat Tax of 17%
In 1996, Forbes supported a flat tax of 17% on all personal and corporate earned income, with an exemption for the first $33,000 of income.
1996: Entered Republican Primaries
In 1996, Steve Forbes entered the Republican primaries for President of the United States.
1996: Republican Presidential Candidate
In 1996, Steve Forbes was a candidate in the Republican presidential primaries.
June 3, 1997: Signed Statement of Principles of Project for the New American Century
On June 3, 1997, Steve Forbes signed the Statement of Principles of Project for the New American Century (PNAC).
1999: Honorary Chairman of "Americans for Hope, Growth and Opportunity"
From 1996 to 1999, Forbes served as honorary chairman of the advocacy group "Americans for Hope, Growth and Opportunity".
2000: Distanced himself from Whitman
During his bid for the Republican nomination in 2000, Forbes distanced himself from Whitman due to Whitman's pro-choice stance on abortion.
2000: Maintained Flat Tax Plan
In 2000, Forbes maintained the same flat tax plan, but with a $13,000-per-adult and $5,000-per-dependent deduction.
2000: Second Presidential Campaign
In 2000, Forbes ran for president again and raised $86,000,000 in campaign contributions.
2000: Ran for President
In 2000, Steve Forbes entered the Republican primaries for President of the United States.
2000: Republican Presidential Candidate
In 2000, Steve Forbes was a candidate in the Republican presidential primaries.
2000: Expressed Support for Social Conservatism
In his 2000 campaign, Forbes professed his support for social conservatism.
December 2006: Joined the Board of Directors of FreedomWorks
In December 2006, Forbes joined the Board of Directors of the advocacy organization FreedomWorks.
March 28, 2007: Joined Rudy Giuliani's Campaign
On March 28, 2007, Forbes joined Rudy Giuliani's campaign for the 2008 presidential election.
2008: Served as Economic Advisor for John McCain
Later in the 2008 presidential campaign, Forbes served as John McCain's economic advisor.
March 2013: Participated in Intelligence Squared Debate
In March 2013, Forbes participated in an NPR broadcast Intelligence Squared debate concerning the motion "Does America Need A Strong Dollar Policy?".
2016: Endorsed Donald Trump
In 2016, Forbes endorsed Donald Trump in the United States presidential election.
2016: Passenger on Train Derailment
In 2016, Forbes was a passenger on board the Chester, Pennsylvania, train derailment.
