Frank Kameny
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Gay History – October 11: The Life and Death of Heroic Gay Rights Activist Frank Kameny (May 21, 1925 – October 11, 2011)
In 1957, Frank Kameny was dismissed from his position as an astronomer in the Army Map Service in Washington, D.C.…
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Gay History – July 4, 1965: Philadelphia’s Independence Hall Annual Reminder Protest
On July 4th. 1965, gay rights activists gathered outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, carrying picket signs and demanding legislation that…
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Gay History – April 17, 1965: Frank Kameny Leads The First Gay & Lesbian Protest At The White House
On April 17th, 1965 Dr. Frank Kameny, along with gay rights pioneer Jack Nichols, who co-founded the Mattachine Society of Washington,…
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Gay History – December 20, 1957: Frank Kameny Fired from Government Job For Being Gay, Civil Rights Hero Is Born
In 1957 Frank Kameny was a Harvard educated, WWII veteran working for the Army Map Service until the Government found…
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The Bizarre Story Behind Gay Rights Hero Frank Kameny’s Headstone and Heir Timothy Lamont Clark
Yesterday a newly installed memorial headstone for gay rights pioneer Frank Kameny was installed as part of the annual…
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Famed Gay Activist Frank Kameny To Be Into The Department of Labor Hall Of Honor – #ThankFrank
Via press release from the US Department of Labor: Frank Kameny, who for decades fought to end discrimination…
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DISGUSTING – Frank Kameny’s Estate Trademarks “Gay Is Good”, Stops LGBT Publics General Use
In a move that would make late great gay activist Frank Kameny roll over in his grave, if he actually had…
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Asteroid Named For Gay Rights Pioneer and Hero Frank Kameny
Formerly known as Minor Planet 40463, the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is is now known as Frankkamney in…
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Obama Snubs LGBT Civil Rights Pioneer Frank Kameny, Not Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Yesterday, President Barack Obama named thirteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s…
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Frank Kameny’s Home Listed on National Register of Historic Places by National Park Service
From the National Park Service: For Immediate Release: November 2, 2011 Contact: David Barna, (202) 208-6843 Dr. Franklin E. Kameny…
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