Established in 1994, LGBTQ+ History Month also includes the anniversary of the first March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay rights on October 14, 1979.  Veterans have always been at the center of LGBTQ+ History.  The original rainbow Pride flag was designed by Veteran Gilbert Baker (US Army 1970-1972) in 1978.  The original transgender flag was designed by Veteran Monica Helms (US Navy 1970-1978) in 1999.

Learn more at the Library of Congress Serving in Silence: LGBTQ+ Veterans History Project