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The Stonewall Riots of 1969

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The riots outside of the Stonewall Inn in 1969 marked the beginning of the modern gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights movement. These images were taken during the last days of the Stonewall rebellion.

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Christopher St. on the evening of Wednesday, July 2, 1969, the final night of the Stonewall riots.Christopher and Gay StreetsPicture of the West Side Savings Bank on the last night of the Stonewall rebellion in 1969.Smashed WindowsOn the final night of the Stonewall riots, three police officers kept a tight rein on a crowd.Crowd ControlThe front of the Stonewall Inn, with a crowd in front.Stonewall Inn

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