Additionally, the process in which investigations were completed exposed an individual's private life, irreparably damaging their relationships with family and friends. The effects rippled into local gay communities, limiting interaction among community members.There was fear of being outed by undercover investigators or by those who had been... See more

Eisenhower was questioned by journalists about the percentage of employees fired for security reasons or morality but it was a number he was hesitant to reveal to the public. Consequently, American audiences were led to believe that the federal government had been successfully removing communist threats. In reality, homosexual employees, who had... See more

In ancient Greece, the Sacred Band of Thebes was a military unit from 378 BCE which consisted of male lovers who were known for their effectiveness in battle.[8] Same-sex love also occurred among the Samurai class in Japan, being practiced between an adult and a younger apprentice.[9]

However, homosexual behavior has been considered a criminal... See more