Title
Uncaptioned editorial cartoon concerning the National March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights
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Creation Date
10-18-1979
Description
Tens of thousands of Americans participated in the National March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights held on October 14, 1979. March organizers announced five demands:
- Pass a comprehensive lesbian/gay rights bill in Congress.
- Issue a presidential executive order banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in the Federal Government, the military and federally contracted private employment.
- Repeal all anti-lesbian/gay laws.
- End discrimination in lesbian mother and gay father custody cases.
Protect gay and lesbian youth from any laws used to discriminate against, oppose and/or harass them in their homes, schools, jobs and social environments.
Keywords
Gay Rights, Lesbian Rights