Timeline(Pride and Juneteenth)
Facts about Pride
Facts about Juneteenth
100

What President signed order 10450, banning homosexuals from working for the Federal Government or any of its private contractors?

President Dwight Eisenhower
100

When was the iconic rainbow flag designed

1978

100

When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

January 1, 1863

200

Who founded the Society for Human Rights on December 10, 1924?

Henry Gerber

200

How many LGBTQ+ flags are there?

Over 20

200

During what century did Juneteenth celebrations decline?

The 20th century

300

What was the first state to repeal its laws to decriminalize homosexuality?

Illinois

300

What country hosts the worlds largest Pride Parade?

Sao Paulo, Brazil OR Brazil

300

What is the period after Juneteenth know as?

The "Scatter"

400

What day did the American Psychiatric Association vote to remove homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses?

December 15, 1973

400

Who is known for the Pride we know and love today?

Brenda Howard

400

On what day and what President signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday?

June 17, 2021 signed by President Biden

500

How many AIDS brochures did the CDC mail to every household during the months of May to June?

107 million

500

What is Brenda Howard known as?

The Mother of Pride

500

When was General Order No. 3 announced?

June 19, 1865