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This Emotional Video Illustrates How Far Marriage Equality Had To Come

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HuffPost Queer Voices Editor

 We can still hardly believe it, but same-sex marriage has been legal nationwide in America for almost a month.

While the battle for the rights of all people identifying along the queer spectrum is far from over, the legalization of same-sex marriage marks a massive victory for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community after decades of violence, stigma and death.

In recognition of this huge moment in the mainstream narrative of queer rights, Freedom To Marry put together this emotional video that chronicles many of the significant political and social moments for the LGBT community over the past several decades. From the days of the AIDS crisis to SCOTUS' ruling last month, this video will take you back through time and remind you how far we've come -- and how far we still have to go.

Check it out for yourself above. 

(h/t Towleroad)

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Same-sex marriage supporters rejoice after the U.S Supreme Court hands down a ruling regarding same-sex marriage June 26, 2015 outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC. The high court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry in all 50 states. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Same-sex marriage supporters rejoice after the U.S Supreme Court hands down a ruling regarding same-sex marriage June 26, 2015 outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC. The high court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry in all 50 states. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Supporters of same-sex marriage celebrate outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday June 26, 2015, after the court declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the US. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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The crowd celebrates outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday June 26, 2015, after the court declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the US. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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