Gay & Lesbian History in the US
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Hay, Harry
Rustin, Bayard
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Coward, Sir Noel
Hughes, Langston
Hunter, Alberta
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Johnson, Philip
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1951-The Mattachine Society was found to help homosexuals realize their collective historeies and experiences.
1953-The first of the publication, ONE, appeared.
1955-Daughters of Bilitis, a lesbian organization, forms.
1956-The Daughters of Bilitis publish first issue of The Ladder.
1957-Kinsley Report revealed that 10% of population is predominantly homosexual.
1961-Illinois becomes first state to decriminalize homosexual acts.
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