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Ranson, Rebecca, fl. 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09979 Author/Creator: Ranson, Rebecca, fl. 1987 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 11 October 1987 Pagination: 76 p. : Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights October 11, 1987. This pamphlet was produced as a program for the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay rights which took place on October 11, 1987. It contains many advertisements geared towards the LGBTQ community as well as advertisements supporting the March.
Some articles of particular interest are:
The Rally Schedule, p. 31: A map of the March route as well as the location for the afternoon rally
The March Demands p 32-34: Lists the goals of the March in both broad and minute detail.
Related Events p. 39-42: a list of other actions and events that are taking place around the March for people to participate in.
There is also information on the People of Color Caucus, profiles of activists and information on special constituencies and regions.

Ranson, Rebecca, fl. 1987
Cash, Chris, fl. 1987

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