The Lavender Scare: The Cold War Persecution of Gays and Lesbians in the Federal Government
Chronicles the Cold War persecution of gays and lesbians in the U.S. federal government, revealing how security fears drove widespread purges and investigations.
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The Lavender Scare examines the systematic dismissal of gay and lesbian federal employees during the Cold War.
It explores how fears of subversion led to widespread investigations and loyalty purges within government agencies.
The book draws on archival records to document the human and institutional impact of these policies.
It situates the events within broader national security concerns and changing social attitudes of the period.
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