Pride flag to be officially restored at Stonewall National Monument
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The federal government agreed to restore the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument.
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The federal government has agreed to restore the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. This decision follows the flag's prior removal from the significant LGBTQ+ historic site. The restoration signifies the White House's commitment to acknowledging LGBTQ+ history and symbols at national monuments. The Stonewall National Monument commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal event in the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
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The federal government agreed to restore the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument.
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