Gay male, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) elders often think differently about mainstream aging, health, and other public and private services than do their heterosexual and/or gender-normative peers. This timeline was constructed as a reference tool for those working with GLBT people in the United States who are age 50 years and older. It lists major events that happened by decade, starting in the 1920s. This timeline was developed in relationship to the living memory of GLBT elders in the United States. Although individuals will have different reactions to public events, knowing what major events a person has lived through may help us better understand their world view.
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