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Recognized with innumerable awards for her public and community service, Secretary Chao is the recipient of 36 honorary doctorate degrees from colleges and universities across the globe. A popular speaker, she is currently a Distinguished Fellow at an educational and research institute in Washington, D.C. where she works on jobs, employment, and U. S. competitiveness issues.
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Elaine Chao holds the family bible for husband, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) while being sworn in as Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate by Vice President Biden during U.S. Senate swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, 1/6/2015 at the U.S. Capitol.
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Vice President Biden, center, kisses a niece of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., left, alongside his wife, Elaine Chao, 24th U.S. Secretary of Labor (2001-2009).
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Mitch McConnell-Elaine L. Chao Archives at the McConnell Center for Leadership, University of Louisville, Kentucky.
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Mitch McConnell-Elaine L. Chao Archives at the McConnell Center for Leadership, University of Louisville, Kentucky.
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Mitch McConnell-Elaine L. Chao Archives at the McConnell Center for Leadership, University of Louisville, Kentucky
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Mitch McConnell-Elaine L. Chao Archives at the McConnell Center for Leadership, University of Louisville, Kentucky
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Dr. James S.C. Chao, 2009 awardee at the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans 65th Annual Gala, and father of the Honorable Elaine L. Chao
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Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans 65th Annual Gala. (L-R): The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, Dr. James S.C. Chao, 2009 awardee, and fellow 2009 awardee, actor Denzel Washington.
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The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, 24th U.S. Secretary of Labor from 2001-2009, spoke at the closing ceremony of the World Exposition 2010 (Shanghai Expo) ICT and Urban Development Forum, Ningbo, China.
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The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, 24th U.S. Secretary of Labor from 2001-2009, spoke at the closing ceremony of the World Exposition 2010 (Shanghai Expo) ICT and Urban Development Forum, Ningbo, China.
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During visit to Taipei with her father, Dr. James S.C. Chao, the Honorable Elaine L. Chao is presented with a certificate of appreciation at the conclusion of her keynote remarks at National Taiwan University.
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Secretary Elaine L. Chao and her father, Dr. James S.C. Chao, tour school facilities during a visit to her elementary school, Tsai Hsing School.
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Before delivering a keynote speech to students, faculty and staff, Secretary Elaine L. Chao and her father, Dr. James S.C. Chao, visited with Cardinal Paul Shan, who traveled to the U.S. in 2003 to especially confer the honorary degree from Fu Jen Catholic University upon the Secretary.
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Mulan Maritime Simulation Memorial Center, Shanghai Maritime University
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Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Building, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Memorial Hall, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Memorial Hall, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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Kentucky Society of Washington honored Secretary Elaine L. Chao with Distinguished Kentuckian Award.
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The Honorable Elaine L. Chao delivers keynote remarks during the December 15, 2010 National Archives Naturalization Ceremony.
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The Honorable Elaine L. Chao and her father, Dr. James S.C. Chao, arrive at the East Wing of the White House, to attend the January 19, 2011 State Dinner in honor of President Hu Jintao of the People’s Republic of China.
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The Honorable Elaine L. Chao making her remarks during the ceremony in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Inaugural Address of President John F. Kennedy, at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.
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The Honorable Elaine L. Chao delivers keynote speech at the 2011 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration hosted by Florida Governor Rick Scott on the Governor’s Mansion front lawn, Tallahassee, Florida.
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The Woodrow Wilson Center for Public Policy honored the Honorable Elaine L. Chao with the 2011 Woodrow Wilson Distinguished Public Service Award.
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The Honorable Elaine L. Chao visits with Czech President Vaclav Klaus at a special luncheon and speaking event hosted by Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, President of The Heritage Foundation.
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The Honorable Elaine L. Chao greets Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang before hosting a breakfast in his honor during Tsang’s visit to Washington, DC.
She was a Fox News Contributor and Time Opinion Online Contributor. She currently serves on a number of nonprofit and corporate boards including the Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School of Government; Ford’s Theatre; American Action Forum; Harvard Business School Board of Dean’s Advisors and Harvard Business School Board of Global Advisors for the Asia Pacific region.