Margaret Chung
Margaret Jessie Chung (or “Mom” Chung; Chinese: 張瑪珠; October 2, 1889 – January 5, 1959) was the first Chinese-American doctor that was a woman. She created the first Western Medicine clinic in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Chung was also recruited for a secret mission to enlist American pilots. They became known as the Flying Tigers. She created WAVES, a reserve force for women in the U.S Navy. Chung also worked in the Allied war effort. She used her fame to influence others to join.