Massachusetts representative Barney Frank becomes the second member of Congress to come out as gay but the first to do so willingly. After coming out, he was re-elected by his district many times and has been a champion for civil and gay and lesbian rights.

Pictured: News clipping

Location: Washington, DC

Source: The Lynn Item

Date: 1987-05-30

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