President Biden and Elton John were in New York City on Friday to mark 55 years since the Stonewall Riots sparked the gay rights movement in 1969.
NEW YORK -- President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden and legendary singer-songwriter Elton John were in New York City on Friday to attend the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, which memorializes the site of riots that sparked the gay rights movement in 1969. 'It set an example, I'm not exaggerating, for the entire world. That's what this center, this monument, this month is all about,' Pres. Biden said.
'The Stonewall Inn became a national monument in 2016. This is the first LGBTQ+ visitor center recognized by the National Park Service. 55 years since the Stonewall RiotsFriday marked 55 years since the Stonewall Uprising, which set off six days of clashes between police and LGBTQ+ protesters.The Stonewall Inn is considered the birthplace of the gay rights movement.
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