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Society for Human Rights
The first documented gay rights organization founded by Henry Gerber -
Mattachine Society
It was one of the first fully sustained gay rights groups in the US. Founded by Harry Hay. -
Executive Order
President Dwight Eisenhower signed a ;aw that banned homosexuals from working in the federal government. -
Documentary About Homosexuality
The first televised documentary air on a station in California -
Stonewall Inn Raid
Police raid the Stonewall Inn which jumpstarts protests. -
Maryland Bans same-sex marriage
Maryland is the first state to ban same-sex marriage. -
APA Removes Homosexuality as an Illness
The American Psychiatric Association removes homosexuality from its lists of mental disorders in the DSM-II. -
First Federal Gay Rights Bill
The first bill to address gay rights is introduced. It was never brought for consideration. -
National March
The first National March on Washington for Gay Rights takes place. It drew about 75,000 to 125,000 individuals. -
President Clinton Signs the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy.
The military policy "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" gets signed, prohibiting openly gay americans from joining the army but also prohibited the harassment of closeted individuals. -
Hawaii's Judge Says States do not Have Legal Rights
Judge Kevin Chang rules that the state does not have legal rights to deprive same-sex couples of the right to marry, making Hawaii the first state to recognize that same-sex couple are entitled to the same privileges. -
Matthew Shepard Hate Crime
Matthew Shepard was tied to a fence and badly beaten, it was an act of a hate crime. He later passed due to his injuries. -
First Legal Marriage
The first legal same-sex marriage was held in Massachusetts -
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Gone.
The Don't Ask, Don'T Tell policy is banned, allowing open gay individuals to join the military.