Clinton's Policy Relating to Gays in the Military
" Don't ask, don't tell " (DADT) was the official United States policy on military service of homosexual people. Instituted during the Clinton administration, the policy was issued under Department of Defense Directive on December 21, , and was in effect from February 28, , until September 20, [1] The policy prohibited military personnel from discriminating against or. Under the new policy, gay, lesbian and bisexual Americans could serve their country, as long as they kept their sexual identity under wraps. Meanwhile, the military continued to discharge thousands of gays and lesbians from service. Once Banned, Then Silenced
In , when President Bill Clinton signed the policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” into law, it represented a compromise between those who wanted to end the longstanding ban on gays. Today, gay and transgender military service members enjoy far more rights than they did even five years ago—but the fight continues to increase visibility and acceptance for this group in the armed forces. Spring : Between April and July, a number of transgender service members—including Sgt. Bill Clinton
Poliq on gays In the military, to highlight the mayor events that occurred during the policy process, to Identify the key actors and the roles they played In the policy development, and to discuss what happened in the debates that resolved the Issue and produced a new Department of Defense policy pertaining to gays. At the same time, U. District Judge Terry Hatter Jr. Clinton Strikes Deal With Military on Gays
November 30, – After failing to overcome opposition to allowing gays to serve openly in the military, President Clinton signs into law the current policy known as "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" into law. Subscriber Actions. Staff Options. Don't Ask, Don't Tell
President Bill Clinton signs the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, barring openly gay and lesbian American citizens from military service—while prohibiting harassment of all “closeted” military service members. Clinton’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy is repealed by the Obama administration. It is right because it provides greater protection to those who happen to be homosexual and want to serve their country honorably in uniform, obeying all the military's rules against sexual misconduct. It is the best way to proceed because it provides a sensible balance between the rights of the individual and the needs of our military to remain the world's number one fighting force. 
A Brief History of Gay Military Policy and Improving
Clinton pledged to enforce “rigorous standards regarding sexual conduct” that presumably would not allow a gay soldier to solicit sex from a straight one. .
Clinton Walks into A Brawl over Gays
A Brief History of “Gays in the Military,” The Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” "The policy I am announcing today is, in my judgment, the right thing to do and the best way to do it. It is right because it provides greater protection to those who happen to be homosexual and want to serve their country honorably in uniform, obeying all the military's rules against sexual misconduct. .
Don't ask, don't tell
The Clinton Administration, military leaders and Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sam Nunn (D-Ga.) reached agreement Thursday night on a new policy to suspend most restrictions on military. .