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Meed Must
U.S. Secretary of War Harry Stimson ordered a review of discharges of gay men during WWII so he could reinduct men who hadn't committedd any in-service homosexual acts -
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History of Heterosexuality
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McCarthyism
Joseph McCarthy targets his enemies by claiming they are homosexuals. -
The Advocate
The Advocate, a magizine targeted at the LGBT community, is first published in September of 1967 and sold at many gay bars. -
Jack Baker and James Michael McConnell
Jack Baker and James Michael McConnell apply for a marriage licence. They are denied by the courts and are unable to marry. -
Jack Baker and James Michael McConnell Two
Jack Baker and James Michael McConnell apply for a licence for marriage in a seperate area and are granted a licence to wed. -
Homosexuality Legalized
Homosexuality is legalized in California -
Harvey Milk Elected
Harvey Milk is elected into San Francisco Board of Supervisors
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Gerry is a Studd
Gerry Studds reveals in front of the house that he is a homosexual, becoming the first openly gay member of Congress. -
Denmark Allows Gay Marriage
Denmark creates the equivalent of marriage for homosexuals. -
DADT
Clinton passes the Don't Ask Don't Tell -
Defense of Marriage Act
The Defense of Marriage Act was signed by President Bill Clinton, making same sex marriage not recognized on a federal or interstate level. -
Legalization of Same Sex Marriage
Sweden, Iowa, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire legalize same sex marriage.
