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President Clinton passes the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.

1993

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The U.S. military issues a directive that allows LGBTQ-identified people to serve in the military, but only if they do not disclose their sexual orientation. It also bars the military from asking applicants about their sexual orientation, and forbids service members from engaging in "homosexual acts" while enlisted.