Delbert Wong rose from humble means. and it was this experience that led him to dedicate his considerable talents to serving the public. Born May 17. 1920. in Hanford. CA. to a ChineseAmerican mother and Chinese immigrant father. Delbert encountered great adversity and discrimination early in his life. His mother. born in Weaverville. CA. lost her American citizenship for the simple act of marrying Delberts father in 1919. Unable to own land and forced to apply for citizenship due to the Chinese Exclusion Act. his parents experiences would embolden Delbert and instill in him a commitment to justice and equality. Raised in Bakersfield. CA.
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