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Policy Campaign
President Bill Clinton promised to allow all citizens to serve in the military whether or not they were gay,bisexual or straight. Photo provided by www.commons.wikemedia.org -
Clinton signs "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" into law
President Clinoton signed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" into law. Photo provided by Department of Defense at www.commons.wikimedia.org -
Department of Defense ruling of homosexuality
According to the Department of Defense in 1993, any person who engaged in homosexual acts or openly admitted to it were discharged from the army. Photo provided by USMC at www.commons.wikimedia.org -
Congress overides Clinton
Congress overrode Clinton requiring the military to abide by regulations essentially identical to the 1982 absolute ban policy.
The Absolute Ban Policy had no tolerence for gay troops, they were not allowed to join no matter what. Photo provided by United States Congress at www.commons.wikimedia.org -
Roseanne episode of "Dont Ask, Dont Tell"
A favorite TV show "Roseanne" aired an episode of two women kissing at a lesbian bar. It caused alot of controversy but was a direct message to the law. Photo provided by GNU Free Documentation License at www.commons.wikimedia.org -
The military discharged 1,270 soldiers
This year alone, 1,270 soldiers were let go. This is the most in any one year of discharges. Photo provided by US Army at www.commons.wikimedia.org -
Military Readiness Act of 2005
This act is introduced to repeal the "Dont Ask, Dont Tell" law. This would force the military to be non discrimative against gays. Sadly, the bill did not pass with 122 votes. Photo provided by US Army Institute of Heraldry at www.commons.wikimedia.org -
Military Readiness Act of 2007
Once again a repeal of "Dont Ask, Dont Tell" is introduced. Sadly,again, the bill did not pass with 149 co supporters. Photo provided by U.S army at www.commons.wikimedia.org -
Obama Promises to work with military on Dont Ask, Dont Tell
In President Obama's speech in January, he promised to work with Congress on repealing the law. Photo provided by U.S federal government at www.commons.wikimedia.org -
Two top US generals fear "Dont Ask, Dont Tell" Repeal
General George Casey and General Norton Schwartz argue with the government repealing "Dont Ask, Dont Tell' policy. They stated during two wars it could hurt troops' safety. Photo provided by U.S army at www.commons.wikimedia.org -
Lady Gaga sends out a massive YouTube message
Performer Lady Gaga calls for fans to call up their local state officals to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Photo provided by commons.wikimedia.org -
"Dont Harass" added to law
Barry Winchell, a private in the miliary, was murdered. He was suspected of being gay. At this time the Pentagon added "Dont Harass" to the policy's title. Photo provided by US Federal Government at www.commons.wikimedia.org
