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George William Jorgensen, Jr.
Band, US
Spoken Word and Pop
A.k.a. Christine Jorgensen
Christine Jorgensen (May 30, 1926 – May 3, 1989) was an American trans woman who was the first person to become widely known in the United States for having sex reassignment surgery. Jorgensen grew up in the Bronx, New York City. Shortly after graduating from high school in 1945, she was drafted into the U.S. Army for World War II. After her service she attended several schools, worked, and around this time heard about transitioning surgery. She traveled to Europe and in Copenhagen, Denmark, obtained special permission to undergo a series of operations starting in 1951. She returned to the United States in the early 1950s and her transformation was the subject of a New York Daily News front page story. She became an instant celebrity, using the platform to advocate for transgender people and became known for her directness and polished wit. She also worked as an actress and nightclub entertainer and recorded several songs
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reveals | George William Jorgensen, Jr. | 1958 | Album |
| Crazy Little Men | George William Jorgensen, Jr. | 1957 | Single |
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