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25th anniversary: The Defense of Marriage Act was passed by the United States Congress,...

Name: 25th anniversary: The Defense of Marriage Act was passed by the United States Congress,...
Start: 2021-09-21

Tue, September 21, 2021

5 yr ago

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In 1996, The Defense of Marriage Act was passed by the United States Congress, prohibiting federal recognition of same-sex marriage, while allowing states to adopt any marital definition of their choosing.

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Wikipedia "On this day" selected anniversary, 25 years (1996 to 2021).

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2026-09-25: added to 2021-09-21