Connie Chung

Connie Chung is an American journalist, news anchor, and television host. She was born Constance Yu-Hwa Chung on August 20th, 1946 in Washington D.C.

Chung's parents were first-generation Chinese immigrants. Her father, William Ling Chung, was a farmer who was born in China and her mother, Jean Yee Hwa, was a seamstress who was born in Hong Kong. Growing up, Chung was exposed to both western and eastern culture.

Chung attended the University of Maryland, College Park, where she graduated with a degree in journalism in 1969. After college, Chung started her career as a news reporter in Maryland and then moved to Washington D.C. where she worked for NBC news.

In 1971, Chung was hired by CBS News, making her the first Asian-American woman to be a national news anchor. She quickly became one of the most recognizable faces in television news.

Throughout her career, Chung has interviewed many influential people including Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George H. W. Bush. She has also been a correspondent for the major news networks including ABC, NBC, and CNN.

In 1993, Chung made history by becoming the first female news anchor to co-anchor a network evening news program. She was the co-anchor of ABC's Primetime Live with Sam Donaldson.

Chung has been awarded for her achievements, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in News and Documentary Programming in 1993, and the David Bloom Award for her contributions to journalism in 2003.

Chung is still active in the media. She is currently a guest host on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360. She has also written two books, a memoir entitled "Connie Chung: A Memoir" and a children's book titled "Grandma's Gift".

Connie Chung is a groundbreaking journalist who has become an inspiration to many. She has made history in the media and continues to make an impact today.