I Salute Gays in the Military

I Salute Gays in the Military Cause Button Museum
Category
Cause
Additional Images
I Salute Gays in the Military button back Cause Button Museum
Sub Categories
Illustrations
LGBTQ Rights
Text on Button I Salute Gays in the Military
Image Description

Black text outlined in white over a black background with a pink triangle on it
Curl Text ©1993 EPHEMERA INC
Back Style
Locking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
1 1/4 inch
Year / Decade Made
1993
1990s
The Manufacturer
Ephemera Inc.
Additional Information

Department of Defense Directive 1304.26, better known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," was signed into law by former President Bill Clinton and took effect on December 21, 1993. It became the official policy of the United States military regarding service of gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals. The act prohibited homosexual and bisexual service members from disclosing their sexual orientation under penalty while simultaneously barring homosexual and bisexual civilians from military service. Former president Barack Obama signed the repeal into law on December 22, 2010 and it officially ended on September 20, 2011.
Catalog ID CA0687