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Society for Human Rights forms
First recognized gay rights organzation in the United States -
Daughters of Bilitis
Formed by four lesbians in San Francisco. Assited women in coming out and accepting themselves for who they are. -
Mattachine Society
One of the earliest male gay rights organziation forms in LA, California -
Stonewall Riots
The Stonewall Nightclub, a gay bar, was raided by police. Riots ensued afterwards in what many Gay Rights leaders claim is the most significant event in Gay Rights history -
Gay Liberation Front Forms
This was in response to the Stonewall Riots -
Baker v. Nelson
Supreme court ruled that denying marriage licences is constitutional -
Harvey Milk elected as Member of San Fran. Board of Supervisors
Was known for passing a stringent gay rights ordinance and was an extremely popular figure in the Gay Rights movement -
Harvey Milk Assasinated
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Don't Ask Don't Tell enacted
President Bill Clinton signs a law which prohibits members of the military from being openly homosexual. -
Defense of Marriage Act Signed into law
Prohibits the federal government from recognizing same sex marriages -
Americans oppose same-sex marriage 57% to 35%
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Mass. becomes first state to legalize gay marriage
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell repealed
The Obama Administration Repeals don't ask don't tell -
President Obama becomes first sitting president to support gay marriage
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9 states have legalized gay marriage
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DOMA struck down by Supreme Court
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Supreme Court legalizes Gay Marriage nationwide
