THE FACE OF GAY YESTERDAY!!
On February 12, 2004, San Francisco authorities challenged
California's marriage law by issuing a license and performing
a wedding ceremony for Phyllis Lyon, 79, and Del Martin, 83.
Marriages performed at that time were declared invalid, but
after a California Supreme Court decision for marriage equality,
Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin were married in a ceremony on
June 16, 2008.Known as a lesbian activist, Phyllis Lyon and
Del Martin formed the first national lesbian organization
in the United States, Daughters of Bilitis, in 1955.
On February 12, 2004, San Francisco authorities challenged
California's marriage law by issuing a license and performing
a wedding ceremony for Phyllis Lyon, 79, and Del Martin, 83.
Marriages performed at that time were declared invalid, but
after a California Supreme Court decision for marriage equality,
Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin were married in a ceremony on
June 16, 2008.Known as a lesbian activist, Phyllis Lyon and
Del Martin formed the first national lesbian organization
in the United States, Daughters of Bilitis, in 1955.
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