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The organization was based in Chicago, Illinois. It was called the Society for Human Rights
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The first national gay rights organization was called the Mattachine Society
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Called the Daughters of the Bilitis, this organization went national 1 year later
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Illinois becomes the first state to decriminalize homosexual acts between two consenting adults in private
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The first national transgender organization, called National Transsexual Counseling Unit is created.
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The American Psychiatric Association removes homosexuality from its list of mental disorders.
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Harvey Milk becomes the first openly gay commissioner in the United States, he is later fired after 4 weeks in office
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Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone are assassinated by Dan White, on November 27
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Around 75,000 people participate in the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay rights. It is the largest political gathering in support of LGBT+ rights
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Wisconsin is the first state to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation
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Gay individuals are allowed to serve in the military. A policy of "Don't ask, Don't Tell," is instituted which prevents gays in the military from committing an homosexual activity.
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The house of Representatives approves a bill creating equal rights for LGB in the workplace
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"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" prevented gays in the military from committing an homosexual activity. It was later repealed.
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Religious boy scouts, however, may still ban this.
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Barack Obama passes law saying that students may use bathrooms according to whatever gender they personally identify with.