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The History of Same-Sex Marriage in the United States

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    A Brief History of Same-Sex Marriage in the United States

  • "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy enacted

    "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy enacted

    The DADT military policy instituted by the Clinton administration prohibited individuals from disclosing their sexual orientation. Thousands of men and women were discharged from military status.
  • Pres. Clinton signs Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

    Pres. Clinton signs Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

    Federal definition of marriage is a legal union between a man and a woman.
  • Massachusetts becomes first state to legalize same-sex marriage

    Massachusetts becomes first state to legalize same-sex marriage

  • California Supreme Court states SSM is constitutional

    California Supreme Court states SSM is constitutional

  • Connecticut Supreme Court rules same-sex couples have right to marry

    Connecticut Supreme Court rules same-sex couples have right to marry

  • Proposition 8 voters in California approved ban on same-sex marriage

    Proposition 8 voters in California approved ban on same-sex marriage

    More thatn 18,000 marriages performed before Nov. 4th remained valid.
  • Iowa Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex couples

    Iowa Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex couples

    Marriage licesnses were issued 21 days later.
  • Vermont is first state to legalize SSM through legislature

    Vermont is first state to legalize SSM through legislature

  • New Hampshire becomes 6th state allowing SSM

    New Hampshire becomes 6th state allowing SSM

  • Congress approves legalization of SSM in D.C.

    Congress approves legalization of SSM in D.C.

  • Prop. 8 is found in violation of 14th Amendment

    Prop. 8 is found in violation of 14th Amendment

    Chief U.S. District Judge Vaugh Walker ruled Prop. 8 in California violates equal rights clause under the 14th Amendment.
  • President Obama officially repeals DADT

    President Obama officially repeals DADT

    "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy is repealed.
  • New York becomes largest state allowing SSM

    New York becomes largest state allowing SSM