Gay Revolution 1976 Vintage Philadelphia LGBT Liberation Lesbian Pride Pin P1800 For Sale

DETAILS: Original pinback button issued for the 1976 Philadelphia Gay Liberation Day parade. For other originalgay civil rightsbuttonsbe certain to visit our store. We carry an extensive selection of itemsfrom gaygroups, activistsand causes fromthe 1920's - 1990's.


The Mummers band led the parade, which began and ended at Rittenhouse Square. After the parade, the crowd remained to hear speeches from Leonard Matlovich, Reverend Freda Smith, Shirley Segal, the mother of PGN publisher Mark Segal, and the mother of PGN staffer Bill Haught. Mrs. Haught said: “It’s time that the parents of gays came out of the closet and supported their children.” Mark Segal read a proclamation from Gov. Milton Shapp that proclaimed Gay Pride Month in Pennsylvania. It was the first statewide proclamation for Gay Pride Month in the country. The day ended with a pride dance given by Philly’s Metropolitan Community Church.


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GAY RIGHTS BUTTONS

Circa 1950-1979

Oxxbridge Galleries was founded in 1987 and specializes in vintage paper items with a particularfocus on counter culture and progressivematerials.We are one of the few retailers in the country that regularly deals in suchitems. We are always adding to our online inventory. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. You will be pleased by the friendliness and knowledge of our staff.

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