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Christine Jorgensen: The First Transgender Celebrity
Christine Jorgensen: The First Transgender Celebrity
In 1953, Christine Jorgensen became a household name when her story was plastered on the front page of the New York Daily News under the headline, "Ex-GI Becomes Blonde Beauty," catapulting her into a sudden, unexpected fame. Show Notes/Works Cited: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16BZY0z3lsguQOGXxgLgiwR-UdRfSgiQRrb5SW7fdWL8/edit?usp=sharing Follow CAMP Rehoboth: fb.com/camprehobothcommunitycenter camprehoboth.org instagram.com/camprehoboth