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President Clinton signs Defense of Marriage Act
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Homosexuals are given equal rights in Vermont
The Vermont Supreme Court gives homosexuals the right to marry. -
Massachusetts removes ban on same sex marriage
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Almost 4,000 homosexuals receive marriage licenses in San Francisco
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President Bush supports amendment banning same sex marriages
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First ever LEGAL same sex marriage performed in Massachusetts
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U.S. House of Reps vote against banning gay marriage
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Proposition 8 comes about and Same-Sex Marriage is banned in California
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Same Sex Marriage and Domestic Partnerships are legalized in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, and Washington
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President Obama supports Same Sex Marriage
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Wisconsin nominates first openly gay Senator, Tammy Baldwin