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LGBT Timeline

By dayanaralee
  • Mental Disorder

    Mental Disorder

    Homosexuality was listed as a sociopathic personality disorder and the word "homosexual" became very offensive.
  • Government Policies

    Government Policies

    President Eisenhower prohibited gay men and women from working for the government.
  • Stonewall Riots

    Stonewall Riots

    Police raided the Stonewall Inn in New York City, leading to riots and protests.
  • Gay Pride

    Gay Pride

    Members of the LGBT community marched in the streets of New York City. One of the first gay pride parades.
  • Recognized Sexuality

    Recognized Sexuality

    Homosexuality is no longer a mental disorder.
  • Gay Flag

    Gay Flag

    The rainbow flag was designed by Gilbert Baker because he wanted to create a symbol of pride.
  • Government Oppression

    Government Oppression

    President Clinton bans same-sex marriage.
  • Big Celebrity Coming Out

    Big Celebrity Coming Out

    Ellen DeGeneres came out in Time Magazine. Her character on her show also came out as a lesbian.
  • Military

    Military

    The gay community was allowed to openly serve in the military.
  • LGBT Recognition

    LGBT Recognition

    Laverne Cox was nominated for an Emmy for her role in Orange is the New Black. This made her the first openly transgender actress to be nominated.