On June 28th, 1969, the NYPD conducted a raid on the Stonewall Inn. To the surprise of the policemen, the bar patrons fought back and ignited the Stonewall riots, which lasted for five days and laid the foundation for the gay liberation movement.
On June 28th, 1969, the NYPD conducted a raid on the Stonewall Inn. To the surprise of the policemen, the bar patrons fought back and ignited the Stonewall riots, which lasted for five days and laid the foundation for the gay liberation movement.