Synopsis
The military's attitude toward gay people is what's covered in Allan Berube's book, "Coming Out Under Fire: The History of Gay Men and Women in World War II." For some people, hiding their true identity was necessary because they would have been discharged by the military.
Details
Broadcast Date
Apr. 30, 1990
Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.
Duration
47 minutes, 40 seconds
Digital Format
WAV
Ownership
The Chicago History Museum
Topics
World War II American History & Politics LGBTQ Culture & Rights African American History & Culture
People
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