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How Stonewall Inn became a pivotal site for the LGBTQ+ rights movement

June 28, 2023
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Stonewall National Monument, the first national monument dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community, was home to a six-day uprising for equality.

Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York City, became a National Monument in 2016 in honor of its pivotal role in LGBTQ+ rights. Find out how this place sparked an international movement.

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