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A Brief History of Same-Sex Marriage in the United States
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"Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy enacted
The DADT military policy instituted by the Clinton administration prohibited individuals from disclosing their sexual orientation. Thousands of men and women were discharged from military status. -
Pres. Clinton signs Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
Federal definition of marriage is a legal union between a man and a woman. -
Massachusetts becomes first state to legalize same-sex marriage
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California Supreme Court states SSM is constitutional
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Connecticut Supreme Court rules same-sex couples have right to marry
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Proposition 8 voters in California approved ban on same-sex marriage
More thatn 18,000 marriages performed before Nov. 4th remained valid. -
Iowa Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex couples
Marriage licesnses were issued 21 days later. -
Vermont is first state to legalize SSM through legislature
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New Hampshire becomes 6th state allowing SSM
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Congress approves legalization of SSM in D.C.
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Prop. 8 is found in violation of 14th Amendment
Chief U.S. District Judge Vaugh Walker ruled Prop. 8 in California violates equal rights clause under the 14th Amendment. -
President Obama officially repeals DADT
"Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy is repealed. -
New York becomes largest state allowing SSM
