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Formation of The Society for Human Rights is founded
It was the first official gay rights organization in America -
The SHRF is disbanded by people of America
The people of America did not support The Society for Human Rights Foundation. They disbanded it. -
Homosexuals are not allowed to work for the Federal Government
Eisenhower signs an order to ban gay people from having employment involvement in the US government -
The first "Reminder Day" is held
Reminder Day is used to highlight the lack of civil rights for the gays. -
Homosexuality is removed from official list of mental illnesses
The American Psychiatric Association removes homosexuality from their list of mental illnesses -
Wisconsin bans discrimination based on sexual orientation
Wisconsin bans discrimination at the work place and everywhere else due to sexual orientation -
World AIDS Day
The first World AIDS day is held for awareness -
Vermont becomes the first state to allow legal gay marriage
Gay people can get married in Vermont -
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is repealed
LGBT people can openly serve in the military -
Same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states
Same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states
