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Frank Kameny Honored In D.C. (PHOTOS)

Frank Kameny Honored In D.C. (PHOTOS)
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WASHINGTON -- D.C. politicians are paying tribute to Frank Kameny, the gay rights pioneer who died Tuesday at his home in Dupont Circle.

D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward 2), who participated in the 2010 unveiling of Frank Kameny Way in Northwest D.C., released a statement honoring Kameny for his "contributions to the gay rights movement here in the District and around the country simply cannot be overstated. He risked everything not only for what he knew was right, but also to blaze a trail for those who came after him in an effort to lessen their struggle."

Evans' openly gay colleague, David A. Catania (I-At-Large) also released a statement honoring Kameny and his legacy. "Dr. Kameny will be missed greatly, but his contributions and life’s work undoubtedly will live on."

Below is a slideshow of Kameny's life.

Wedding Bells Ring For Same Sex Couple In Washington, D.C.(01 of08)
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WASHINGTON: TV reporter Roby Chavez (R) shares a moment with gay rights activist Frank Kameny (L) during Chavez's wedding ceremony with Chris Roe (R) August 21, 2010 at the Woodrow Wilson House in Washington, D.C. Chavez of Matthews, La., and Roe, of Monticello, Wis., tied the knot after they have been together for five years. Roe popped the question on the night when DC became the sixth place in the U.S. to legalize same-sex marriage while Chavez was on a tight deadline covering the story. (credit:Getty Images)
(02 of08)
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U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with gay rights activist Frank Kameny after he signed a memorandum on federal benefits and non-discrimination as Vice President Joseph Biden, Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), and Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) look on in the Oval Office of the White House June 17, 2009. (credit:Getty Images)
Velvet Foundation Opening Reception(03 of08)
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WASHINGTON: Frank Kameny at the Velvet Foundation opening reception in Washington, on June 11, 2009.Photo: DCVirago/Flickr, used under a Creative Commons license. (credit:DCVirago/Flickr)
Frank Kameny Way In Washington, D.C.(04 of08)
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A 2010 street festival on Frank Kameny Way, a stretch of 17th Street NW that the D.C. government named after Kameny in June 2010. Photo: tedeytan/Flickr, used under a Creative Commons license. (credit:tedeytan/Flickr)
2011 Youth Pride Day(05 of08)
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Frank Kameny at the 15th Annual Youth Pride Day in Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2011. Photo: Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography/Flickr, used under a Creative Commons license. (credit:Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography/Flickr)
Frank Kameny At 2007 Capital Pride(06 of08)
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Frank Kameny at D.C.'s 2007 Capital Pride parade, in Dupont Circle in Northwest D.C. on June 9, 2007. Photo: Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography/Flickr, used under a Creative Commons license. (credit:Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography/Flickr)
"Gay is Good"(07 of08)
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Frank Kameny coined the slogan "Gay is Good" in 1968. Photo: DCVirago/Flickr, used under a Creative Commons license. (credit:DCVirago/Flickr)
Capital Pride 2011(08 of08)
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Frank Kameny at Capital Pride 2011, on June 11, 2011, on P St. NW. Photo by tedeytan/Flickr, used under a Creative Commons license. (credit:tedeytan/Flickr)

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