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

GEORGE W. BUSH, 43RD US PRESIDENT (2001-2009) 2004 Mayor Gavin Newsome of San Francisco issues marriage certificates to same sex couples. However, they are later nullified by the California State Supreme Court. 2007 New Hampshire, Oregon and Washington legalize civil unions and domestic partnerships. 2008 California and Connecticut legalize same sex marriage.

GEORGE W. BUSH, 43RD US PRESIDENT (2001-2009) 2004 Mayor Gavin Newsome of San Francisco…