Chee Kung Tong

[1] The Chee Kung Tong was established as an all-male fraternity with the purpose of promoting Chinese values, customs, and the ideals of democracy, within a tight-knit network of brotherhood that has ties dating back over three hundred years prior in China.

[2] The Chee Kung Tong are most recognized for their political support of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, who is considered the founding father of the Republic of China.

Sun Yat-Sen began a campaign to overthrow the Manchu rulers of the Qing Dynasty.

The purpose of the meeting was to rally nationalist support for a future revolution that would take place in 1911.The society also assisted in Sun Yat-Sen's campaign throughout the United States.

[3] The building at 36–38 Spoffard Alley in San Francisco, California had served as the temporary home for Sun Yat-sen while he lived in exile.