A media sensation was created on December 1, 1952 when the New York Daily News carried a front-page story (under the headline "Ex-GI Becomes Blonde Beauty") announcing that in Denmark, Jorgensen had become the recipient of the first "sex change". This clip is from her press conference upon her arrival back in the USA.
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I remember seeing here on one of the local late night talk shows in the 70's. I was enraptured.
She sang "I Enjoy Being a Girl!"
She was such a brave soul, who also could not stay in the burning building.
I am proud to be her daughter in spirit.
-Sandy
wow, she reminds me of my grandmas old pictures. she was really pretty!