Elaine Chao

Politician

1953 –

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Who is Elaine Chao?

Elaine Lan Chao served as the 24th United States Secretary of Labor in the Cabinet of President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. She was the first Asian Pacific American woman and first Chinese American to be appointed to a President's cabinet in American history. Chao was the only cabinet member to serve under George W. Bush for his entire administration. She is married to U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, the current U.S. Senate Minority Leader.

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Born
Mar 26, 1953
Taipei
Also known as
  • Elaine L. Chao
  • Elaine Lan Chao
Parents
Spouses
Ethnicity
  • Chinese American
  • Asian American
  • Taiwanese American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Harvard Business School
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Mount Holyoke College
  • Dartmouth College
  • Columbia University
  • Harvard University
  • Syosset High School

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on July 23, 2013

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