Leonard Matlovich launches first attack on military gay ban 18 years before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). Breaking the rules and paving the way for others to follow in the military.
35 years later DADT is one step closer to becoming history in 2011 for gays and lesbians. Here’s an old video of the CBS evening news May 26, 1975 with Walter Cronkite.
Gay Pioneer Leonard Matlovich First TV Interview – May 26, 1975, Courtesy of LeonardmatlovichCOM