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Stonewall riots: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Stonewall uprising
Date June 28, 1969 - July 3, 1969
Location New York • New York City • United States

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Stonewall Inn
The exterior of the Stonewall Inn in New York City, with rainbow flags on window grilles and a neon sign reading The Stonewall Inn in the front window.
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The Stonewall Inn's exterior at night, featuring a red neon sign reading "The Stonewall Inn" in the window, with string lights and posters visible inside.
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