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The Lavender Scare
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The video discusses the Lavender Scare, a campaign during the Cold War to remove LGBTQ+ individuals from government positions. It highlights the fear and perception of LGBTQ+ people as security risks, fueled by Senator McCarthy's linking of homosexuality to communism. The government conducted investigations leading to Executive Order 10450, banning LGBTQ+ from federal employment. Personal stories of Frank Kameny and Helen James illustrate the impact. The ban was reversed in 1975, with further protections in 1998 under President Clinton.
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