The Real Donald
He was born in New York City and his name was Donald, but his friends and admirers called him Don. I had the pleasure of meeting him twice and speaking with him once. He was a real legend, but not only in his own mind. #TellMeAStory
He didn't avoid military service, he joined the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1943. After World War II ended, The `Donald returned to journalism and worked for The AP and later for UPI.