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First gay-rights orginizationfounded and recognized in America. Founded by Henry Gerber in Chicago.
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Illinios eliminates law that outlaws the act of specific sexual activities especially between homosexuals.
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Riots in the mob-owned bar in New York City that allowed the gay community to socialize. Many reported custumers were beaten by cops.
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Gay-pride parades were held in NYC, Chicago, and LA in honor of the one year anniversary of the Stonewall riots.
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Homosexuality is removed from the disorder list of American Psychiatric Assoiciation.
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Elaine Noble is the first openly gay elected representative.
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Democratic National Convension announces it supports gay rights,
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AIDS appears in America and is automatically named the "gay plague."
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AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) is formed.
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Gays were not allowed in the military until the "don't ask, don't tell" policy was put in place allowing gays in the military if they weren't openly gay. If they were the would be dishonrably discharged.
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Clinton signs Defense of Marriage Act defining marriage as a union between man and woman.
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Ellen DeGeneres announces she is homosexual.
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Matthew Shepard is killed after being tortured for being a homosexual.
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Hawaii amends their constitution and revokes same-sex marriage.
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Vermont legalizes civil unions for same-sex couples.
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Sodomy laws are deemed unconsititutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Massachusettes legalizes gay marriage.
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Conneticut legalizes gay marriage.
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Vermont legalizes gay marriage.
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"Don't ask, don't tell" is repealed and homosexuals can openly join the military.
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State decides that they cannot ban same-sex marriage without violating rights.