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The Stonewall Riots at Christopher Street take place, causing many police to raid gay bars. Image Credit: Leonard Fink
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Jack Baker and James Michael McConnell request to be wed in Minnesota, but are denied by Gerald Nelson at the Hennepin County District because of their gender. This sparked the Baker v. Nelson case. Image Credit: Minnesota Historical Society
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The American Psychiatric Association no longer classifies homosexuality as a mental disorder. Image Credit: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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The American Psychological Association no longer classifies homosexuality as a mental disorder. Image Credit: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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The AIDS epidemic spreads; increases homophobia and discrimination against homosexuals in society. Image Credit: Gori1984
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Congressman Gerry Studds becomes the first every openly gay congressman. Image Credit: Tory Wesnofske/Associated Press
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Ruling of Baehr v. Lewin claims that the state of Hawaii cannot ban same-sex marriage without a "compelling reason". Image Credit: Genora Dancel
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The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is passed, defining marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman. Image Credit: Defense of Marriage Act
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The ruling of Baker v. Vermont states that same-sex couples deserve the same laws of protection and benefits as heterosexuals. Image Credit: John Becker
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Vermont becomes the first state to give same-sex couples the same rights as heterosexual couples, without deeming it as marriage. Image Credit: CNN Library
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Lawrence v. Texas ruling states that sodomy laws are unconstitutional. Image Credit: Stephen Rutledge
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The highest court in Massachusetts rules that the state must allow same-sex couples the right to marry. Image Credit: Phillip Martin
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The first same-sex couple, Tanya McCloskey and Marcia Kadish are wed in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Image Credit: DINA RUDICK/GLOBE STAFF/2004
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Obama administration states that it will repeal DOMA. Image Credit: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/GETTY IMAGES
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President Barack Obama becomes the first sitting U.S president to express support for same-sex marriage Image Credit: CNN Library
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The ruling of United States v. Windsor deems DOMA unconstitutional. Image Credit: Human Rights Campaign
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Obergefell v. Hodges ruling officially legalizes same-sex marriage in the United States of America. Image Credit: OutSmart Magazine
