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By Anslem Samuel | Published July 21, 2011 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

GEORGE H.W. BUSH, 41ST US PRESIDENT (1989-1993) 1990 Hate Crimes Act is passed and provides punishment from crimes motivated by a victim’s sexual orientation among other things. 1990 Federal Immigration and Health Officials try to ban international gays from coming into San Francisco for the 6th Annual Aids Conference. Immigration and National Services and Department of Health and Human Service join forces on this issue. 1992 The Democratic Party Convention endorses gay and lesbian rights.

GEORGE H.W. BUSH, 41ST US PRESIDENT (1989-1993) 1990 Hate Crimes Act is passed and…