Poster for the Observance of LGBTQ+ Veterans
HIV is a viral disease which affects the immune system, and causes AIDS. In 1981, the HIV/AIDS epidemic hit the United States, disproportionately affecting the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ veterans, who were equally sickened by the disease, used their military service to appeal to the country’s politicians and medical researchers to support the search for a cure. This poster advertises a memorial for LGBTQ+ service members, specifically pointing to the need to ensure their safety and equal rights within the United States. The pink triangle refers to the persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals by the Nazi regime during the Holocaust.
Source | "Veterans Observance We Remember." 1987. lithograph, 56x45cm. ONE Archives LGBTQ+ poster collection (Coll2018-001).
Rights | Courtesy of the University of Southern California Library. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/digital/collection/p15799coll4/id/45400
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Cite This document | “Poster for the Observance of LGBTQ+ Veterans,” SHEC: Resources for Teachers, accessed October 3, 2023, https://shec.ashp.cuny.edu/items/show/2812.
Rights | Courtesy of the University of Southern California Library. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/digital/collection/p15799coll4/id/45400
Item Type |
Cite This document | “Poster for the Observance of LGBTQ+ Veterans,” SHEC: Resources for Teachers, accessed October 3, 2023, https://shec.ashp.cuny.edu/items/show/2812.
