The First American-Born Chinese Woman Doctor

About the Episode

Margaret Chung (1889-1959) overcame great racism and sexism to become the first American-born Chinese female doctor in 1916. She also helped establish WAVES, the women’s naval reserves, paving the way for women’s integration into the U.S armed forces.

Aired: 05/26/20 | Expires: | Runtime: 10m 18s

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