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First Documented Gay Rights Organization
The Society for Human Rights is founded by Henry Gerber in Chicago -
The Mattachine Society
Harry Hay formed The Mattachine Society as one of the first sustained gay rights groups in the United States. -
Stonewall Inn Raid
Police raid the Stonewall Inn in New York City which spurred protests and demonstrations. It is known as the beginning of the gay civil rights movement in the United States -
First Gay Pride Parade
On the one year anniversary of the Stonewall Inn protests, New Yorkers march through the local streets. The event was named Christopher Street Liberation Day. It is now known as the first gay pride parade -
First Gay Candidate Elected
Elaine Noble was the first openly gay candidate elected to a state office when she won the race for the Massachusetts State legislature -
National March on Washington
The first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights takes place. It is estimated that there were 125,000 individuals marching.
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Discrimination Outlawed
Wisconsin becomes the first state to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation -
Legal Civil Unions for Same Sex Couples
Vermont becomes the first state to legalize civil unions between same-sex couples -
Don't Ask Don't Tell
The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell law is repealed, and the ban on gay men and lesbians from serving in the military is ended -
Transgender Driver's License
District of Columbia residents are able to choose a gender neutral option on their drivers license. -
First Transgender Candidate Elected
Virginia elected the first openly transgender candidate to a state legislature
