The End of Don't Ask Don't Tell

Name: The End of Don't Ask Don't Tell
Uploaded: 2011-09-20T21:41:00Z
Duration: P360S
Description: For more on this story, go to www.pbs.org/newshour As of today, gay soldiers will no longer have to hide their sexual orientation for fear of being drummed out of the military. Six months ago President Obama repealed the law that forbid gays from openly serving and enlisting in the military. Today, after months of training soldiers on the new policy, that ban is formally lifted.

Clip: 09/20/2011 | 6m

For more on this story, go to www.pbs.org/newshour As of today, gay soldiers will no longer have to hide their sexual orientation for fear of being drummed out of the military. Six months ago President Obama repealed the law that forbid gays from openly serving and enlisting in the military. Today, after months of training soldiers on the new policy, that ban is formally lifted.

Aired: 09/20/11

Rating: NR

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The End of Don't Ask Don't Tell

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