VIDEO: Pentagon Celebrates Gay Pride For First Time

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For the first time in history, the Pentagon held an event celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month on Tuesday. The event was possible because of the appeal of the military policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” last year. Defense Department General Counsel Jeh Johnson was the keynote speaker, and the event featured a video message from President Barack Obama.

TPM’s Michael Lester put together this highlight video:

         

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