"Don't ask, don't tell" was the official United States policy on military service of non-heterosexual people. While barring openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual persons from military service, the policy prohibited military personnel from discriminating against or harassing closeted homosexual or bisexual service members or applicants. Instituted during the Clinton administration, the policy was in effect from February 28, 1994 until September 20, 2011.

Pictured: News Clipping

Location: Washington, DC

Source: The Lynn Item

Date: 1993-10-27

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