Gay rights 1960

This is a list of notable events in the history of LGBT rights that took place in the s. January 20 – The United States Court of Federal Claims overturns the Other Than Honorable discharge issued by the United States Air Force to Fannie Mae Clackum for her alleged homosexuality.

Gitings was an activist in both the pre-Stonewall homophile movement of the 50s and 60s and the post-Stonewall gay liberation movement. One cornerstone of her work included pressuring the American Psychiatric Association to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. In , Gittings organized a panel on homosexuality along with an anonymous psychiatrist who was masked and used a voice modulator.

s timeline of major events in LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) rights history, including homosexuality, gay marriage, gay adoption, serving in the military, sexual orientation discrimination protection, changing legal gender, donating blood, age of consent, and more.

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This is a list of notable events in the history of LGBT rights that took place in the s. January 20 – The United States Court of Federal Claims overturns the Other Than Honorable discharge issued by the United States Air Force to Fannie Mae Clackum for her alleged homosexuality.

Many people celebrate and show their pride with rainbow flags and parades. But the quest for equal civil rights for the community has been fraught with strife and violence. From bricks thrown at Stonewall to "Don't Say Gay" legislation, the fight for equality continues.

An estimated 75, people participate in the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. LGBT people and straight allies demand equal civil rights and urge for the passage of.

Although homophile organizations like the Mattachine Society and the Daughters of Bilitis had begun in the s, the movement flowered in the s, with increased public visibility, open protests against homophobia in the military and church, and collaboration with newer groups like the Council on Religion and the Homosexual. Meanwhile, in local gay high society, the Imperial Court System was founded, with its traditions of drag pageantry and charitable fundraising. Although there were cultural clashes within the community — between people of different classes, different political priorities, and different views on faith — these clashes came about because the community felt increasingly energized and connected.