The federal government announced the firing of 162 suspected homosexuals (mar 1, 1952 – mar 31, 1952)
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The federal government announced this number while McCarthyism was still in full swing. This figure demonstrated the effects of the Lavender Scare. The openness of the government about the firings displays the public acceptance of such actions at the time.
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Lavender Scare Timeline
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