Thousand of Americans lost their government jobs-not for communists, but for gay

Thousands of Americans lost their government jobs during the Cold War—not for being communists, but for being gay. The Lavender Scare lasted for decades, yet it's rarely taught alongside the Red Scare. Frank Kameny lost his career, spent decades fighting back, and lived long enough to receive an official apology from the U.S. government. Had you ever heard of the Lavender Scare before today? 👇 #LavenderScare #FrankKameny #AmericanHistory #LGBTQHistory #ColdWar #HiddenHistory #HistoryFacts #ForgottenHistory #USHistory #ReclaimingHistory