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Former Peace Corps Director Elaine Chao giving keynote remarks on the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy, U. S. Capitol.
Secretary Elaine Chao attending the inauguration of President Joe Biden.
Secretary Chao and platform guests in prayer at beginning of the inauguration of President Biden.
Secretary Chao attending the inauguration of President Biden; Garth Brooks performing.
Secretary Chao attending the inauguration of President Biden.
Secretary Chao attending the inauguration of President Biden.
Secretary Chao attending the inauguration of President Biden.
President Joe Biden shakes hands with Elaine Chao at the funeral service of Virginia Sen. John Warner at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao & Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell walking in the procession to the outside Platform on the West front of the U. S. Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Joe Biden.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao & Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell walking on the Platform on the West front of the U.S. Capitol to their seats for the swearing-in ceremony of President Joe Biden.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao & Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell attending the swearing-in ceremony of President Joe Biden on the inaugural platform. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is seated in the row behind. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul, is to Leader McConnell’s left. Inauguration Day. U.S. Capitol.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao & Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell participating in the presentation of Congressional gifts to the President & First Lady in the Rotunda at the U.S. Capitol. Leader McConnell at the Podium. L-R: Dr. Jill Biden; President Joe Biden; Mr. Paul Pelosi; Leader Mitch McConnell; Secretary Elaine L. Chao, Vice President Kamala Harris; Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff; Senator Klobuchar (D-MN) and husband Mr. John Bessler.
Secretary Elaine L. Chao & Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell participating in the farewell send-off of Vice President and 2nd Lady Mike Pence; Vice President Kamala Harris & Second Gentlemen Doug Emhoff. L-R Senator and Mrs. Roy Blunt (R-MO); Leader McConnell & Secretary Chao; Senator Chuck Schumer & Iris Weinshall; Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mr. John Bessler.
Secretary Elaine L. Chao & Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell participating in the farewell send-off of Vice President and 2nd Lady Mike Pence; Vice President Kamala Harris & Second Gentlemen Doug Emhoff. L-R Senator and Mrs. Roy Blunt (R-MO); Leader McConnell & Secretary Chao; Senator Chuck Schumer & Iris Weinshall; Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mr. John Bessler.
Secretary Chao with a group of ILF Fellows, Washington, D.C.
U. S. Senate spouses lunch in honor of First Lady Jill Biden. Library of Congress, Washington, D. C. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff greeting Secretary Elaine Chao.
U. S. Senate spouses lunch in honor of First Lady Jill Biden. Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.
First Lady Jill Biden, Secretary Elaine Chao, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
First Lady Jill Biden, Secretary Elaine Chao, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
Dr. Henry Kissinger with Dr. James S. C. Chao & family at the Brook Club, New York City. Seated (L: Dr. James S. C. Chao; Dr. Henry Kissinger; 24th USecretary of Labor & 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. Standing (L-R): Angela Chao (daughter #6) & husband, Jim Breyer; May Chao (daughter #3); Christine Chao (daughter #4).
Dr. Henry Kissinger with 24th U. S. Secretary of Labor & 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao (first Asian American woman appointed to a President’s cabinet in U. S. history) at the Brook Club, New York City.
Dr. James S. C. Chao with daughters, Elaine Chao and Angela Chao, with grandson, little James on holiday break.
Dr. James S. C. Chao with daughters, Elaine Chao and Angela Chao, on holiday break.
Dr. James S. C. Chao with daughters, Elaine Chao and Angela Chao, on holiday break.
Senate Spouses lunch in honor of the First Lady Jill Biden. Library of Congress. Secretary Elaine Chao chatting with First Lady Jill Biden while Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff looks on.
Senate Spouses lunch in honor of the First Lady Jill Biden. Library of Congress. Secretary Elaine Chao with First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
Senate Spouses lunch in honor of the First Lady Jill Biden. Library of Congress. Secretary Elaine Chao giving the closing invocation.
George W. Bush Presidential Center, Dallas, Texas. Former First Lady Laura Bush; 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush; U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao in President George W. Bush’s cabinet & keynote speaker at Bush Center 2022 annual summit.
George W. Bush Presidential Center, Dallas, Texas. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao in President George W. Bush’s cabinet & keynote speaker at Bush Center 2022 annual summit. On the right is: Gary Cohen, former President of Goldman Sachs, and former Director, National Economic Council, White House (2017-2018).
Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with Asian Pacific American associates at Kroger, Cinncinati. Presenting $1 million donation to The Asian American Foundation (TAAF).
Secretary Elaine Chao and Dr. James S.C. Chao are Grand Marshals at the 1st Ever APA Heritage Parade in NYC.
Secretary Elaine Chao and Dr. James S.C. Chao are Grand Marshals at the 1st Ever APA Heritage Parade in NYC.
Secretary Elaine Chao and Dr. James S.C. Chao are Grand Marshals at the 1st Ever APA Heritage Parade in NYC.
Secretary Elaine Chao and Dr. James S.C. Chao are Grand Marshals at the 1st Ever APA Heritage Parade in NYC.
CAPA Book Club Zoom Conference. Dr. James S. C. Chao and his daughter, Secretary Elaine L. Chao, are keynote speakers.
Secretary Elaine Chao receiving the Kentucky Woman Leader of the Year award, Lexington, KY, doing a fireside chat with Jennifer Yue Barber, Office Partner in Charge, law firm Frost Bown Todd.
Secretary Chao being honored at the 20th anniversary of International Trade Council, Houston, Texas. Congressman Al Green on her right.
Holiday Reception at Vice President’s residence with the 2nd Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
Holiday Reception with Senate Spouses at VP’s residence with 2nd Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Ist row: L-R: Chrissy Hagerty (R-TN); Marcelle Leahy (D-VT); Cathy Boozman (R-AR); Frankie Roberts (R-KS); Secretary Elains Chao (R-KY); Colleen Ochoa (Peters) (D-MI); Nancy Bass (Wyden) (D-OR); Carol Laxalt (R-NV); Jonathan Gillibrand (D-NY). 2nd row: Kimberley Thune (R-SD); Bill Shaheen (D-NJ); Julie Fate Sullivan (R-AK); Nadine Menendez (D-NJ); Dr. Laura Cassidy (R-LA);Laina Marshall (R-KS); Therese Casey (D-PA); XXX; Kelley Paul (R-KY); Sharon Lee (R-UT); 2nd Gentleman Doug Emhoff; Abby Blunt (R-MO); Lynda Robb Johnson (D-VA); Martha Ann Carper (D-DE); John Bessler (D-MN); Jane Abraham (R-MI); Larry Rosen (D-NV); Sandy Cornyn (R-TX); Brooke Burr (R-NC); Jane Portman (R-OH); Gail Wicker (R-MS); Lisa Collis (Mrs. Mark Warner) (D-VA)
Secretary Elaine L. Chao being greeted by the leaders of CCBA, Chinatown, San Francisco.
Secretary Chao, keynote speaker, Forum Club at the Palm Beach, talking about jobs & the economy and the transportation system of the future.
Secretary Elaine L. Chao and her father, Dr. James S. C. Chao, being honored at the Lung Kong Tin Yee Family Association Annual Spring Banquet with “Lifetime Achievement Awards”. Chinatown, New York.
CTUAAA (Chiao Tung University Alumni Association of America) Endowment Signing Ceremony, New York City honoring Dr. Chao’s donation.
Secretary Elaine L. Chao and sister, May Chao, with Asian Pacific American cadets at the U. S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT.
Secretary Elaine L. Chao, father, Dr. James S. C. Chao, and sister, May Chao, visiting U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
Dr. James S. C. Chao with daughters, Elaine Chao, May Chao, and Angela Chao, participating in a fireside chat at Harvard University.
Dr. James S. C. Chao with daughters, Elaine Chao, May Chao, Angela Chao, and granddaughter, Alexia Hartogensis, at the Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center, Harvard Business School.
Secretary Elaine L. Chao with Japanese ambassador to the United States with performers after a concert at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence.
Secretary Elaine L. Chao attending the annual TAAF gala May 5, 2023, NYC: L-R: Joe Tsai (formerly of Alibaba); Secretary Chao; Li Lu (Himalaya Capital); Joe Bae (Co-President KKR); Jerry Yang (Founder of Yahoo).
Dr. James S. C. Chao & daughter, Elaine L. Chao, keynoting the 2023 Peking University USA Alumni Reunion, Washington, D. C.
Dr. James S. C. Chao & daughter, Elaine L. Chao, keynoting the 2023 Peking University USA Alumni Reunion, Washington, D. C.
Dr. James S. C. Chao & daughter, Elaine L. Chao, keynoting the 2023 Peking University USA Alumni Reunion, Washington, D. C.
Secretary Elaine L. Chao receiving her 38th honorary doctorate degree at Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA.
(L-R) Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Secretary Elaine Chao, and Chairman of House Oversight Committee, Jamie Comer (R-KY-1) at 114th Annual Fancy Farm Picnic.
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