About
Born male, she became the first recognized transgendered woman in American history. After undergoing a gender reassignment procedure in the early 1950s, she was featured on the cover of the New York Daily News.
Before Fame
Before becoming a woman, she attended Christopher Columbus High School in New York City and served in the United States Army.
Trivia
She was the subject of an acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival theatrical piece called Christine Jorgensen Reveals.
Family Life
Originally named George William Jorgensen, Jr., she was one of two children born to Florence and George Jorgenson, Sr.
Associated With
She and Chelsea Manning were both transgendered women who served in the military.
