oct 13, 1978 - The Civil Service Reform Act is signed into law
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Among the many functions of this act was the prohibition of discrimination against a wide variety of different peoples, including homosexuals. This act was a landmark for gay rights as it completely reversed the previous trend of discrimination practiced by the U.S. government. It did not cover all areas of government employment, however.
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