One of our national characteristics is not to do things without careful deliberation. Those who are privileged to direct the aspirations of a quarter… - Sòng Měilíng

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One of our national characteristics is not to do things without careful deliberation. Those who are privileged to direct the aspirations of a quarter of the world’s population have a wonderful opportunity but a fearful responsibility.

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About Sòng Měilíng

Soong Mei-ling (March 5, 1898 – October 23, 2003), also known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek or Madame Chiang, was a Chinese political figure who was First Lady of the Republic of China, the wife of Generalissimo and President Chiang Kai-shek. Soong played a prominent role in the politics of the Republic of China and during the Second Sino-Japanese War, she rallied her people against the Japanese invasion; and in 1943 conducted an eight-month speaking tour of the United States of America to gain support. Her life traversed three centuries.

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Alternative Names: Soong Mei-ling Song Meiling Madame Chiang Kai-shek Mayling Soong Chiang Soong Meiling May-ling Soong Chiang
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