Lavender Scare
Criminal
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The Lavender Scare
Men and women who worked for the government were interrogated about their sex lives. The Lavender Scare coincided with the Red Scare, which gave rise to House Un-American Activities Committee. Thousands of people were fired under an executive order signed by President Eisenhower. That order remained in place until 1995 when President Clinton implemented Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
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