A story I didn't know:
50 years ago, in 1975, Leonard Matlovich (1943-1988), a US American Soldier who had received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star in Vietnam, came out as gay to his commanding officer in order to challenge the US military's ban on gay people […]
#LeonardMatlovich was given a 'general' discharge from the Air Force #OnThisDay in 1975 for coming out; he died of AIDS in 1988; in 1993, under pressure from #ColinPowell, #BillClinton would sign #DADT into law barring openly LGB people from serving in the military...
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DYK gay hero, #LeonardMatlovich, was discharged on the grounds of executive orders by #HarryTruman & #DwightEisenhower? They gave dishonorable discharges to the queer women & men who helped them win World War II! Nasty guys. HowSexGotScrewedUp.com #HistSex #QueerHistory
Today, on the anniversary of their births, we celebrate the lives and legacies of Rainbow Honor Walk honorees Frida Kahlo (6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) & Leonard Matlovich (6 July 1943 – 22 June 1988)
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Celebrating Pride, we honor Leonard Matlovich. A decorated Vietnam veteran, he bravely challenged the military's gay ban in 1975, becoming a national symbol for LGBTQ+ rights. His courageous stand paved the way for future equality. #PrideMonth #LGBTQHistory #LeonardMatlovich #Pinks
If anyone was interested look up #LeonardMatlovich on Wikipedia.
USAF TSgt Leonard Matlovich, a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War (Purple Heart and Bronze Star) discharged after coming out as gay
He chose to omit his name from his tombstone as a memorial to all gay veterans,it is instead decorated with pink triangles
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