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The Legacy of the Stonewall Riots

Clip: Season 23 Episode 9 | 1m 29s  | Video has closed captioning.

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The Stonewall riots inspired gay Americans to fight for their rights. It was another great step forward in the story of human rights.

Aired: 04/25/11

Rating: NR

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