Coming to America
Reunited after a three year separation, the Chao family takes their first photo on their first night in America.
Dr. James S. C. Chao's paternal grandfather, Mr. Chao Xun-Qing.
Dr. James S. C. Chao's paternal grandmother, Mrs. Chao Chang-Shi.
Principal Yi-Ren Chao, Dr. James S. C. Chao's father, a respected rural educator, in his office in Xifeng School.
Mrs. Yu-Chin Hsu Chao, Dr. James S. C. Chao's mother, in the 1950's. The picture was sent covertly to her son, who was in America at the time, through several friends' assistance.
Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao's parents, Mr. Wei-Chien Chu and Mrs. Hui Ying Tien Chu.
Dr James S. C. Chao, age 8, in his farming village.
Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao as a high school student at Ming-Teh Christian Girls High School in Nanjing, China.
This is the first picture taken of James and Ruth together in a group shot with their friends, Jiading County, Shanghai.
Ruth Mulan Chu prior to her marriage to Dr. James S. C. Chao.
Dr. James S. C. Chao as an cadet visiting the Mausoleum of the 72 Martyrs during shore leave on a voyage to Canton.
Second Officer James S. C. Chao on watch duty in Quemoy.
Photo of Ruth Mulan Chu, taken by Dr. James S. C. Chao, during their courtship.
Ruth Mulan Chu prior to her marriage to Dr. James S.C. Chao.
Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao on her wedding day.
Dr. and Mrs. James S. C. Chao and daughter, Elaine Chao, on her first birthday.
Capt. And Mrs. James S. C. Chao and their firstborn daughter, Elaine Chao, on ship he was serving.
The first newspaper article on the future U.S. Secretary of Labor and Transportation Elaine Chao on her performance in a school play.
A determined Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao with her 3 daughters including Elaine Chao in Queens, New York shortly after their arrival in America.
Dr. James S. C. Chao looks adoringly at his wife, Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao, during a summer outing in America.
Dr. James S. C. Chao and his beloved wife, Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao, at his graduation ceremony from St. John’s University, Jamaica, New York.
Elaine Chao as a sophomore in Syosset High School.
Future Secretary of Labor and Transportation Elaine Chao in high school graduation photo.
Elaine Chao, elected by her classmates, as Class Secretary and Class Marshal, Harvard Business School.
Future U.S. Secretary of Labor and Transportation Elaine Chao, Harvard Business School graduation photo.
Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao with Dr. James S. C. Chao upon his receiving the Medal of Honor, the highest award given by his alma mater, St. John’s University, New York.
Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao, philanthropist.
Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao after receiving her Master’s degree in Asian Literature and History from St. John’s University, New York.
Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao with husband, Dr. James S. C. Chao, upon her graduation from St. John's University with a Master's Degree in Asian Literature and History.
Plaque for Christian Education Center at Ridgeway Alliance Church in honor of Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao. The Chinese characters "趙朱木蘭" were reproduced from Mrs. Chao's calligraphy.
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