Joe Biden marks 55th anniversary of Stonewall Inn riots, commemorates opening of monument

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President Biden on Friday marked the 55th anniversary of the riots at the Stonewall Inn in New York, which sparked the beginning of the modern gay rights movement.

President Joe Biden, right, hugs Elton John at the grand opening ceremony for the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, Friday, June 28, 2024, in New York.

The Stonewall Inn became a beacon of LGBTQ rights on June 28, 1969, when the riot took place, which is viewed as a turning point in the struggle for equality.In addition, to Mr. Biden’s visit, the Christopher Street subway station in Manhattan was renamed in honor of the Stonewall National Monument. The election-year visit by Mr. Biden is aimed at shoring up his support in the LGBTQ community during Pride Month. The Biden campaign made LGBTQ outreach a top priority this month with a presence at more than 200 Pride events and a media blitz aimed at mobilizing LGTBQ voters.

 

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