Entry #23: Serving openly in military in United States

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RegionUnited States
IssueServing openly in military
StatusDon't Ask, Don't Tell
Start DateDec 21, 1993
End DateSep 20, 2011
DescriptionDon't Ask, Don't Tell was the historic compromise signed by President Bill Clinton authorizing people who are LGBT to serve in the military provided they didn't disclose sexuality. The law also removed the ability for others in the military from asking for a service member's orientation.
Sourceshttp://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-104publ106/pdf/PLAW-104publ106.pdf
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/122244870 *official document for DADT signed by Former President Clinton*
https://gao.gov/assets/nsiad-92-98.pdf *study from 1992 to 1998*
https://www.history.com/news/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal-compromise
Federal LawYes

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DescriptionDon't Ask, Don't Tell was the historic compromise signed by President Bill Clinton authorizing people who are LGBT to serve in the military provided they didn't disclose sexuality. The law also removed the ability for others in the military from asking for a service member's orientation.Don't Ask, Don't Tell was the historic compromise signed by President Bill Clinton authorizing people who are LGBT to serve in the military provided they didn't disclose sexuality. The law also removed the ability for others in the military from asking for a service member's orientation.
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell was the historic compromise signed by President Bill Clinton authorizing people who are LGBT to serve in the military provided they didn't disclose sexuality. The law also removed the ability for others in the military from asking for a service member's orientation. Don't Ask, Don't Tell was the historic compromise signed by President Bill Clinton authorizing people who are LGBT to serve in the military provided they didn't disclose sexuality. The law also removed the ability for others in the military from asking for a service member's orientation.
Sourceshttp://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-104publ106/pdf/PLAW-104publ106.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-104publ106/pdf/PLAW-104publ106.pdf
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/122244870 *official document for DADT signed by Former President Clinton*
https://gao.gov/assets/nsiad-92-98.pdf *study from 1992 to 1998*
https://www.history.com/news/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal-compromise
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http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-104publ106/pdf/PLAW-104publ106.pdf http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-104publ106/pdf/PLAW-104publ106.pdf https://catalog.archives.gov/id/122244870 *official document for DADT signed by Former President Clinton* https://gao.gov/assets/nsiad-92-98.pdf *study from 1992 to 1998* https://www.history.com/news/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal-compromise

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DescriptionDon't Ask, Don't Tell was the historic compromise signed by President Bill Clinton authorizing people who are LGBT to serve in the military provided they didn't disclose sexuality. The law also removed the ability for others in the military from asking for a service member's orientation.

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StatusDon't Ask, Don't Tell
Start DateDec 21, 1993
End DateSep 20, 2011
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Sourceshttp://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-104publ106/pdf/PLAW-104publ106.pdf