Carter’s Legacy in LGBTQ+ History: A Subtle but Significant Shift
Jimmy Carter’s presidency, spanning from 1977 to 1981, coincided with a period when LGBTQ rights were largely taboo in American politics. Despite this, Carter, a Southern Democrat and devout Baptist, became an early advocate for the LGBTQ community, a stance considered bold for the time. In 1976, while campaigning for president, Carter expressed support for […]
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