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Ming E. Chang Biography
Ming E. Changbusiness leader, rear admiral (retired) Chang served in the U.S. Navy for 34 years before retiring in 1990. He became the first Asian American naval officer to reach flag rank.…Bill Lann Lee Biography
Bill Lann Lee government official Son of Chinese immigrants who ran a laundry in New York City, Lee graduated from Yale University and Columbia University Law School. He became a civil rights…Biographies: Selected Composers and Performers of Popular Music
Selected Composers and Performers of Popular Music Judy Garland See also Notable Women Musicians and Dancers Notable African-American Musicians Notable African-American…Hiram L. Fong 2004 Deaths
Hiram L. FongAge: 97 businessman and lawyer who was the first Asian American to serve in the U.S. Senate. Elected in 1959, he was one of Hawaii's first two senators. Died: Honolulu, Aug. 18,…Patsy Mink 2002 Deaths
Patsy MinkAge: 74 Democratic congresswoman who was the first Asian-American woman to serve in the House (1965–1977; 1990–2002). She was appointed assistant secretary for Oceans and…Mako 2006 Deaths
MakoAge: 72 Japanese actor who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in the 1966 film The Sand Pebbles. He was a cofounder of East West Players, the first Asian-American theater troupe.…Nobu McCarthy 2002 Deaths
Nobu McCarthyAge: 67 actress who appeared in several films during the late 1950s and early '60s, including The Geisha Boy and The Hunters. She was active in the East West Players, the country…Charles B. Wang Biography
Charles B. Wangcomputer software entrepreneurBorn: 1944Birthplace: Shanghai, China When he was 8 years old, Wang's family moved to New York City. Graduating from Queens College with a B.S. in…March Fong Eu Biography
March Fong EuCalifornia politicianBorn: 1922 Eu earned a B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley, an M.A. from Mills College, and a Ph.D. in education from Stanford University. She…Biographies: Selected Country Musicians
Selected Country Musicians Hank Williams See also Notable Women Musicians and Dancers Notable African-American Musicians Notable African-American Visual and Performing Artists…