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Stonewall Inn

The Stonewall Inn is a historic bar in New York City's Greenwich Village, known as a pivotal site in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. In June 1969, patrons led by activists resisted a police raid there, sparking the Stonewall Riots. These confrontations marked a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and visibility, inspiring activism and pride events worldwide. The Stonewall Inn is now recognized as a National Historic Landmark, symbolizing resilience and the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance in society.