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The State Department creates a "dual loyalty security test."

1947

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The test is used to identify "communists, their associates, and those guilty of espionage," along with persons known for "habitual drunkenness, sexual perversion, moral turpitude, financial irresponsibility or criminal record."

Those deemed as falling into these categories are denied employment. In addition, with the inclusion of "sexual perversion" as a category, those perceived as homosexual are included as well.